{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-rare-visual-education-department-poster-correct-aim-saves-ammunition","title":"Original U.S. WWII Rare Visual Education Department Poster - Correct Aim Saves Ammunition","description":"Original Item: Only One Available.  Very good condition with vibrant colors this is a 21 ½ inch by 14 inch poster mounted on a cardboard backing. This poster was designed and processed by the Fleet Service Schools Visual Education Department at the U.S. Destroyer Base in San Diego, California. This WW2 poster featured the headline caption \u003cstrong\u003eCorrect Aim Saves Ammunition\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting a Emperor Hirohito in the background armed with a bayonet standing behind a target with a pistol extended outwards aiming at the target in the foreground.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery good overall condition with some minor corner and edge bends and time worn wear. Vivid colors and still retains some gloss. Artist unknown. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGuns, tanks, and bombs were the principal weapons of World War II, but there were other, more subtle forms of warfare as well. Words, posters, and films waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizenry just as surely as military weapons engaged the enemy. Persuading the American public became a wartime industry, almost as important as the manufacturing of bullets and planes. The Government launched an aggressive propaganda campaign with clearly articulated goals and strategies to galvanize public support, and it recruited some of the nation's foremost intellectuals, artists, and filmmakers to wage the war on that front.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Government tried to identify the most effective poster style. One government-commissioned study concluded that the best posters were those that made a direct, emotional appeal and presented realistic pictures in photographic detail. The study found that symbolic or humorous posters attracted less attention, made a less favorable impression, and did not inspire enthusiasm. Nevertheless, many symbolic and humorous posters were judged to be outstanding in national poster competitions during the war.","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39684945444933,"sku":"ONJR21204","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR21204__01.jpg?v=1639792644","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-rare-visual-education-department-poster-correct-aim-saves-ammunition","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}