{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-weapons-for-liberty-boy-scouts-of-america-propaganda-poster-mounted-on-foamcore-board-third-liberty-loan-campaign-19-x-29","title":"Original U.S. WWI “Weapons for Liberty” Boy Scouts of America Propaganda Poster Mounted on Foamcore Board - Third Liberty Loan Campaign - 19½ x 29¾”","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. During World War I, the impact of the poster as a means of communication was greater than at any other time during history. The ability of posters to inspire, inform, and persuade combined with vibrant design trends to produce thousands of interesting visual works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of posters as propaganda took off during World War I, and some of the most iconic images from this era are still in use today. For example, the image of Uncle Sam pointing at viewers and saying, \"I WANT YOU,\" created by James Montgomery Flagg, dates from 1916 and was subsequently used throughout the rest of World War I, repurposed for World War II, and is still identifiable to many people today. The popularity of posters during World War I speaks to how effectively they could reach and influence the American people, conveying information while attempting to affect behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Liberty Bond posters often stressed such positive incentives as fulfilling one's patriotic duty, keeping the world safe for democracy, and backing \"our boys\" others sought to motivate through fear and loathing of the enemy. This poster by American illustrator Herbert Paus, is a fine example of a poster for “keeping the world safe for democracy”. Paus was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 2005. He was particularly associated with the magazine Popular Science, for whom he produced all the covers from mid-1927 to early 1931.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is one of the most scarce of all Liberty Loan posters, depicting a Boy Scout handing a sword inscribed \"Be prepared\" to a stylized warrior carrying a shield with an eagle design, who is draped in a robe representing the U.S. Flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has thankfully been entirely mounted onto a piece of foamcore board, and now measures 19½ x 29¾”. Looking closely, it appears the poster did have much damage prior to its mounting, with several tears visible across the poster. There is still a nick at the bottom of the poster but otherwise it displays beautifully. This comes ready to frame and display for decades to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This poster will ship on the foam board as it is fully mounted to it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43586804973637,"sku":"ONJR25AUCC087","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25AUCC087__01.jpg?v=1757963230","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-weapons-for-liberty-boy-scouts-of-america-propaganda-poster-mounted-on-foamcore-board-third-liberty-loan-campaign-19-x-29","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}