The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
United States National Security poster issued by the Office of War Information (OWI) in 1944 warning of the consequences of careless talk. The OWI wrote of the design 'This simple but highly effective poster achieves it's punch through its similarity to the traditional apprehension-of-criminal advertisement.' and distributed it widely. The poster was unpopular with some viewers who complained to the OWI that they resented the negative portrayal of ordinary citizens who were '...knitting, rolling bandages, working long hours at war jobs and then carrying on with 'women's' work at home...to which no salary and no glory are attached.'
Victor Keppler (1904-1987) was a prominent American commercial photographer whose completed a number of wartime propaganda poster designs for the United States Government.
This is a cautionary poster urging people to take care with the conversations they have with others. Pictured is spaniel dog resting its head and tear filled eyes on a seamen's square rig collar that
United States Second World War 'careless talk' poster by Stevan Dohanos. The poster depicts a hand, bearing a Nazi swastika ring, holding an Iron Cross, the highest German award for bravery. The poste
United States Second World War 'careless talk' poster by Stevan Dohanos. The poster depicts a hand, bearing a Nazi swastika ring, holding an Iron Cross, the highest German award for bravery. The poste
Recruitment poster issued by the United States Army prior to the First World War. One of a series produced featuring colour reproductions of paintings by Michael Whelan. This one is a depiction of sol
Recruitment poster issued by the United States Army prior to the First World War. One of a series produced featuring colour reproductions of paintings by Michael Whelan. This one is a depiction of sol
In August 2003, the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) released a series of 'most wanted' posters for Saddam Hussein, announcing a $US25 million reward for him.They were intended to be distributed
