Original Item: Only One Available. During World War II the U.S. Government issued millions of posters by hundreds of artists and distributed them widely throughout the country. The Office of War Information, working with various departments, was responsible for nearly all the posters. Most can be considered either warnings (careless talk), or encouragements (do your part), or fundraisers (buy war bonds).

The bonds that financed World War II were originally known as Defense Bonds, but after the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor in December of 1941 they were called War Bonds. As the war progressed, and towards the end they were referred to as Victory Bonds. These bonds played an enormous part in winning the war. There were eight specific War Loan Drives conducted during the war from 1942 to 1945. Each drive was expected to bring in an additional $9 to $15 billion for the war effort. Over the course of the war some 85 million Americans purchased bonds – often in small denominations. About $185 billion was raised for the war effort from the sale of bonds.

This is a very good condition 22" x 28" World War II War Bonds poster with a gripping image in black and white of the head and shoulders of a sad-looking young girl surrounded by smoke or clouds, with a white swas (hook cross) behind the girl. At the top of the poster is the message "Deliver us from evil", with BUY WAR BONDS at the bottom in a striking blue color.

Bottom border of the poster reads:

OFFICIAL U.S. TREASURY POSTER

★ U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1943 O 523825 WSS 808-A

An unrestored totally original poster with a very clean overall appearance. It has signs of use, such as edge and fold wear, and minor creases. These were issued folded up for mailing to locations around the country, and this has been refolded several times, sometimes incorrectly, so the folds are a bit delicate. There are also some small tears on the edge. However the colors are very well preserved, and this will look great once framed.

A very nice War Bonds poster, ready to add to your collection!