This Nation has no more solemn obligation... Accession Number: ARTV06153

Description

First World War poster issued by the United States Treasury Department c.1919 to promote the victory liberty loan. Text only it features a quote by President Woodrow Wilson printed upper to lower centre in green ink. A curved red border runs from the lower left corner to the lower right corner. The quote reminds citizens of the National duty to ensure that wounded and disabled soldiers and sailors are given every opportunity to return to civil life. One of a series of text based posters featuring patriotic quotes by prominent American military leaders, politicians and scientists.

Details

Accession Number
ARTV06153
Printer
Unknown
Artist
Unknown
Publisher
U.S. Treasury Department
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
sheet: 71 x 99.8 cm
Overall: 73.6 cm x 102 cm
Medium
lithograph on paper
Date Made
1919
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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