{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-85-million-americans-hold-war-bonds-poster","title":"Original U.S. WWII 85 Million Americans Hold War Bonds Poster","description":"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a vintage poster printed by the United States Government Printing Office in 1945. It is a full color poster depicting a hand clenching war bonds below the Statue of Liberty arm with hand holding torch. It reads in bold print; \u003cstrong\u003e85 Million Americans \u003cem\u003eHold\u003c\/em\u003e War Bonds\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lower edge reads \u003cstrong\u003e1945-O-629877  OFFICIAL U.S. TREASURY POSTER  WFD 983-B\u003c\/strong\u003e. Published by the United States, Department of the Treasury in association with the Government Printing Office of Washington, D.C. The poster measures approximately 28\" x 20\" and is offered in very good condition with vibrant color fold lines and minor edge wear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring World War II the government and even radio and movie stars worked hard to convince people to buy war bonds. These bonds were kind of like loans to the government. People would buy bonds and the government promised to return them with interest after ten years or more. During the war, the government needed all the extra money it could get to help pay for war equipment. War bonds or defense bonds were bought by purchasing stamps for 10 or 15 cents each. The stamps were then pasted into booklets that could be turned in when full for a $25 war bond. War stamps and bonds were not only a way for the government to raise money, but a way for every person to participate in the war effort. It became very patriotic to buy bonds and stamps.","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31599439478853,"sku":"ONSV3430A","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV3429__01.jpg?v=1594104338","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-85-million-americans-hold-war-bonds-poster","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}