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Halfsheet World War I propaganda poster titled "Over the Top for You," created in 1918 by American artist Sidney Riesenberg. It was commissioned by the U.S. government to encourage citizens to buy U.S. Government Bonds for the Third Liberty Loan campaign.Key Details of the PosterImagery: The poster features a "doughboy" (a common nickname for U.S. soldiers during WWI) charging "over the top" of a trench. He is depicted with an open mouth and wide eyes—meant to convey the urgency and intensity of combat—while an American flag is draped across his back.Purpose: The visual was designed to evoke a sense of duty and personal connection in civilians, reminding them of the sacrifices their loved ones were making in Europe.Liberty Loans: These were war bonds sold by the government to fund the massive costs of the American war effort. |
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