The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Depicts an American Uncle Sam figure urging the viewer to contribute to the war effort by purchasing Liberty bonds if unable to fight. Uncle Sam offers the civilian the choice between a rifle, bayonet and a Liberty loan. Many countries involved in the war realised that they would need more funds to resource their campaigns, so many developed war loan programs. These programs encouraged the population to purchase government war bonds which would be repaid with interest, and assist the war effort. These loan subscriptions have been estimated to have covered 60 percent or more of the cost of the war in Germany. . War loan posters were produced in great volume during the First World War. They used patriotism combined with guilt to inspire the populace to financially back the war.
Depicts the Statue of Liberty, the American symbol of freedom, with the text 'Have you bought your bond? Liberty Loan subscriptions received here'. Many countries involved in the war realised that the
Poster encouraging Australians to invest in war bonds. The text, which is printed in blue, white or red ink is positioned within a black oval which is set against a Union Jack. Most countries involve
American First World War poster depicting the US President Woodrow Wilson, flanked by the American flag. Beneath this is the following quote from President Wilson: "the time has come to conquer or sub
Australian First World War poster advertising War Loan bonds. It features a large Australian flag unfurled against a city in the distance. The outline of civic buildings is silhouetted black against
Depicts the scale of liberty weighed down with money. Many countries involved in the war realised that they would need more funds to resource their campaigns, and accordingly developed war loan progra
Australian First World War poster promoting the 7th War Loan drive. It features the central image of an Australian flag set against a billowing white cloud within a pale blue sky. The text is printed