WWI Nationalism


Buy United States Government War Savings Stamps World War I poster, ca. 1917

Buy United States Government War Savings Stamps World War I poster, ca. 1917
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Maine Historical Society

Aimed at enlisting the participation of immigrant communities in the United States Treasury’s War Savings fund raising campaign, this poster depicts immigrants dressed in stereotypical clothing lined up to buy stamps from Uncle Sam. Participation was advertised as a way to demonstrate patriotism.

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