Original Item: Only One Available. 40" x 29" Excellent condition. "Less Dangerous - Than Careless Talk" Illustration of a coiled, green-eyed rattlesnake with blood dripping from its mouth and fangs, ready to strike. Blood is also pooled on the floor next to the snake. Below it reads "Don't discuss troop movements ship sailings war equipment". "Distributed for the issuing Agencies by OWI" and "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-603532."

Publisher- United States. Office of War Information
Artist - Dorne, Albert, 1904-1965
Contributor- United States. Government Printing Office (Washington, D.C.)
Year- 1944

An unrestored totally original poster with a clean overall appearance. It has minor signs of use, such as slight edge and fold wear, and very minor creases. The Poster has been folded, as it was originally for mailing to various government locations around the country. Unframed.

Posters during World War II were designed to instill in the people a positive outlook, a sense of patriotism and confidence. They linked the war in trenches with the war at home. From a practical point, they were used to encourage all Americans to help with the war effort. The posters called upon every man, woman, and child to endure the personal sacrifice and domestic adjustments to further the national agenda. They encouraged rationing, conservation and sacrifice. In addition, the posters were used for recruitment, productivity, and motivation as well as for financing the war effort. The stark, colorful graphic designs elicited strong emotions. The posters played to the fears, frustrations, and faith in freedoms that lingered in people's minds during the war.