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World War I propaganda poster from 1918, titled "Feed a Fighter," created by artist Wallace Morgan. It was published by the United States Food Administration to encourage food conservation and rationing on the home front.
Poster Details
Artist: Wallace Morgan (1873–1948), who served as a war artist for the U.S. Army during WWI.
Date: Circa 1918.
Agency: United States Food Administration.
Message: The text below the illustration reads, "Eat only what you need – Waste nothing – That he and his family may have enough," advocating for voluntary rationing to ensure sufficient supplies for soldiers and their families.
Context: The poster depicts U.S. "doughboys" in the trenches of France, creating a somber impression intended to make the food conservation message resonate with American citizens at home. |
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