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We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.. remember Dec. 7th!

We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.. r...

Tattered American flag flies at half mast in front of black smoke and flames. Quote, "We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain," is from Lincoln's Gettysburg address. Courtesy of Bosto... More

A careless word… a needless sinking

A careless word… a needless sinking

Image shows lifeboat full of sailors looking back at burning, sinking ship. Poster distributed by the United States. Office of War Information to hotels, schools, war plants, libraries, terminals, recreational ... More

Bits of careless talk are pieced together by the enemy

Bits of careless talk are pieced together by the enemy

Hand wearing Nazi ring is placing final piece in a puzzle which reads "Convoy sails for England tonight." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Less dangerous than careless talk. Don't discuss troop movements, ship sailings, war equipment

Less dangerous than careless talk. Don't discuss troop movements, ship...

Striking rattlesnake with bloody fangs. Courtesy of Boston Public Library Public domain scan of printed advertisement - Picryl description

It's a woman's war too! Join the WAVES--Your country needs you now--Apply to your nearest Navy recruiting station or office of naval officer procurement John Falter, USNR

It's a woman's war too! Join the WAVES--Your country needs you now--Ap...

Uniformed woman operating radio. Promotional goal: U.S. F34.J7. 1942. Published in: American women : a Library of Congress guide for the study of women's history and culture in the United States / edited by She... More

"America needs your scrap rubber" - NARA - 513799

"America needs your scrap rubber" - NARA - 513799

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Another enemy to conquer forest fires" - NARA - 513861

"Another enemy to conquer forest fires" - NARA - 513861

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Arise Americans" - NARA - 513500

"Arise Americans" - NARA - 513500

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"Axidunce cartoon" - Use care in placing ladders - NARA - 513905

"Axidunce cartoon" - Use care in placing ladders - NARA - 513905

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"Back 'Em up with more metal" - NARA - 513914

"Back 'Em up with more metal" - NARA - 513914

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"Back 'Em up^ Buy extra bonds" - NARA - 513923

"Back 'Em up^ Buy extra bonds" - NARA - 513923

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"Back the attack^ Buy extra bonds" - NARA - 513917

"Back the attack^ Buy extra bonds" - NARA - 513917

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Be a ship's officer" - NARA - 513911

"Be a ship's officer" - NARA - 513911

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Beware Sharp Ears" - NARA - 513967

"Beware Sharp Ears" - NARA - 513967

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"But I only mentioned highway 17" - NARA - 513990

"But I only mentioned highway 17" - NARA - 513990

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"Buy a part for your jeep. Back the attack" Your bond or stamp starts a jeep down the ramp. - NARA - 513992

"Buy a part for your jeep. Back the attack" Your bond or stamp starts ...

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"Buy War Bonds or Stamps Every Pay Day" - NARA - 514011

"Buy War Bonds or Stamps Every Pay Day" - NARA - 514011

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Change Shoes Every Day" - NARA - 514047

"Change Shoes Every Day" - NARA - 514047

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Conservation Farming. Get more per acre" - NARA - 514074

"Conservation Farming. Get more per acre" - NARA - 514074

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Correct Pick-up Avoid Hernia" - NARA - 514086

"Correct Pick-up Avoid Hernia" - NARA - 514086

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Don't be a Job Hopper" - NARA - 514129

"Don't be a Job Hopper" - NARA - 514129

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Don't Let The Absentee Bugs Get You" - NARA - 513963

"Don't Let The Absentee Bugs Get You" - NARA - 513963

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Don't Talk" - NARA - 514169 - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Don't Talk" - NARA - 514169 - Drawing. Public domain image.

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Don't Throw Away Ammunition^ (would weld 120 tanks)" - NARA - 514176

"Don't Throw Away Ammunition^ (would weld 120 tanks)" - NARA - 514176

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"Don't Throw Away Amunition^ (would weld 6 ships)" - NARA - 514177

"Don't Throw Away Amunition^ (would weld 6 ships)" - NARA - 514177

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Every Man, Woman and Child is a Partner" - NARA - 513665

"Every Man, Woman and Child is a Partner" - NARA - 513665

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Everything you Have or Ever Hope to Have Depends on Winning this War" - NARA - 514230

"Everything you Have or Ever Hope to Have Depends on Winning this War"...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"For Freedoms Sake" - NARA - 514284

"For Freedoms Sake" - NARA - 514284

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Free Labor Will Win" - NARA - 514329

"Free Labor Will Win" - NARA - 514329

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Free Workers - Free Industry United-we'll Win" - NARA - 514331

"Free Workers - Free Industry United-we'll Win" - NARA - 514331

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"From Waste Paper into War Weapons" - NARA - 514339

"From Waste Paper into War Weapons" - NARA - 514339

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Go Ahead, Please - Take Day Off" - NARA - 513555

"Go Ahead, Please - Take Day Off" - NARA - 513555

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Groundwork for Victory Grow More in '44" - NARA - 513659

"Groundwork for Victory Grow More in '44" - NARA - 513659

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Help Harvest" - NARA - 514462

"Help Harvest" - NARA - 514462

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"Home Canning Tomatoes Sealing" - NARA - 514511

"Home Canning Tomatoes Sealing" - NARA - 514511

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Is Your Farming on the Level" - NARA - 514634

"Is Your Farming on the Level" - NARA - 514634

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"Jap...You're Next^ We'll Finish the Job" - NARA - 513563

"Jap...You're Next^ We'll Finish the Job" - NARA - 513563

General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 824 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

"Keep out malaria mosquitoes-Repair your torn screens" - NARA - 514806

"Keep out malaria mosquitoes-Repair your torn screens" - NARA - 514806

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Keep'em Green-Your care will help Prevent Forest Fires" - NARA - 514776

"Keep'em Green-Your care will help Prevent Forest Fires" - NARA - 5147...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Knifed^ Willful absenteeism strikes at our liberty" - NARA - 514830

"Knifed^ Willful absenteeism strikes at our liberty" - NARA - 514830

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Learn to use it NOW-Carbon Tetrachloride Hand Fire Extinguisher" - NARA - 514854

"Learn to use it NOW-Carbon Tetrachloride Hand Fire Extinguisher" - NA...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Loose talk costs lives" - NARA - 514918

"Loose talk costs lives" - NARA - 514918

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Lubbers don't live - A Nicotine hound from the farm" - NARA - 514934

"Lubbers don't live - A Nicotine hound from the farm" - NARA - 514934

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Make this pledge I pay no more than top legal prices I accept no rationed goods without giving up ration stamps" - NARA - 514960

"Make this pledge I pay no more than top legal prices I accept no rati...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Men to Farm. Food and fiber are needed as never before" - NARA - 515001

"Men to Farm. Food and fiber are needed as never before" - NARA - 5150...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Mosquito proof your home" - NARA - 514968

"Mosquito proof your home" - NARA - 514968

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"WACS WITH THE ARMY SERVICE FORCE - PHARMACIST" - NARA - 516000

"WACS WITH THE ARMY SERVICE FORCE - PHARMACIST" - NARA - 516000

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"WAIT ON CURB FOR YOUR "GO" SIGNAL" - NARA - 516008

"WAIT ON CURB FOR YOUR "GO" SIGNAL" - NARA - 516008

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"WHAT'S AN ABSENTEE SARGE^ HE'S A GUY WORK'IN IN A WAR PLANT THAT'S A.W.O.L." - NARA - 516138

"WHAT'S AN ABSENTEE SARGE^ HE'S A GUY WORK'IN IN A WAR PLANT THAT'S A....

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"YOU THINK WAR END SOON. GO AHEAD TAKE DAY OFF." - NARA - 516234

"YOU THINK WAR END SOON. GO AHEAD TAKE DAY OFF." - NARA - 516234

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"YOU TOO ARE NEEDED IN A WAR JOB. WORK IN A FOOD PROCESSING PLANT." - NARA - 516235

"YOU TOO ARE NEEDED IN A WAR JOB. WORK IN A FOOD PROCESSING PLANT." - ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"YOU'RE HELPING TO WIN THE WAR." - NARA - 516288

"YOU'RE HELPING TO WIN THE WAR." - NARA - 516288

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Your President Says" - NARA - 516277

"Your President Says" - NARA - 516277

Scope and content: "Your President Says - 'I call upon every American to stick to his post until the last battle is won. Until that day, let no man abandon his post or slacken his efforts.' - Harry S. Truman.... More

Be sure you have correct time^ - NARA - 515050

Be sure you have correct time^ - NARA - 515050

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

OUR QUOTA IS 5TH WAR LOAN - NARA - 515154

OUR QUOTA IS 5TH WAR LOAN - NARA - 515154

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

THE 2ND WAR LOAN IS ON^ - NARA - 515638

THE 2ND WAR LOAN IS ON^ - NARA - 515638

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THIS IS AMERICA... GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE - BY THE PEOPLE - FOR THE PEOPLE - SHALL NOT PERISH. - NARA - 515735

THIS IS AMERICA... GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE - BY THE PEOPLE - FOR THE ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

THIS IS AMERICA... LIKE MIGHTY NIAGARA'S TORRENTS IS THE STRONG SURGE OF OUR PATRIOTISM. - NARA - 515739

THIS IS AMERICA... LIKE MIGHTY NIAGARA'S TORRENTS IS THE STRONG SURGE ...

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THIS IS AMERICA... MELTING POT OF LIBERTY-LOVING PEOPLE FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE EARTH. - NARA - 515744

THIS IS AMERICA... MELTING POT OF LIBERTY-LOVING PEOPLE FROM ALL CORNE...

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THIS IS AMERICA... O'ER THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE. - NARA - 515746

THIS IS AMERICA... O'ER THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

THIS MAN IS YOUR FRIEND. ETHIOPIAN - NARA - 515794

THIS MAN IS YOUR FRIEND. ETHIOPIAN - NARA - 515794

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Ogłoszenie starosty sokołowskiego o osadzeniu grupy polskich rolników w obozie Treblinka I

Ogłoszenie starosty sokołowskiego o osadzeniu grupy polskich rolników ...

Polski: Ogłoszenie starosty sokołowskiego o osadzeniu grupy polskich rolników w obozie Treblinka IEnglish: Announcement of the starosta of Sokołów Podlaski poviat about sending a group of Polish farmers to Treb... More

"Full Speed Ahead For Victory" What You Are Making Will Do It^ - NARA - 534207

"Full Speed Ahead For Victory" What You Are Making Will Do It^ - NARA ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Victory - NARA - 534518

Victory - NARA - 534518

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

War Wires - NARA - 534067

War Wires - NARA - 534067

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Which side are you on^ - NARA - 535183

Which side are you on^ - NARA - 535183

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

^2 Schickelgruber. Only a schickelgruber drives to work alone. - NARA - 535219

^2 Schickelgruber. Only a schickelgruber drives to work alone. - NARA ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"$50.00 War Bond Poster" - NARA - 514244

"$50.00 War Bond Poster" - NARA - 514244

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"America is worth defending" - Calendar - NARA - 513797

"America is worth defending" - Calendar - NARA - 513797

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Americans will always fight for liberty" - NARA - 513806

"Americans will always fight for liberty" - NARA - 513806

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Are you playing square" - NARA - 513626

"Are you playing square" - NARA - 513626

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Are you wearing the right safety equipment" - NARA - 513880

"Are you wearing the right safety equipment" - NARA - 513880

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Be ready for your war service-Join the Red Cross Student Reserve" - NARA - 513930

"Be ready for your war service-Join the Red Cross Student Reserve" - N...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"China-First to Fight - NARA - 513567

"China-First to Fight - NARA - 513567

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Facts About Group 2. Eat a Lunch That Packs a Punch" - NARA - 514192

"Facts About Group 2. Eat a Lunch That Packs a Punch" - NARA - 514192

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Food is Fighting Strength - Conserve It" - NARA - 514275

"Food is Fighting Strength - Conserve It" - NARA - 514275

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"For Baby's Future Buy War Bonds" - NARA - 514280

"For Baby's Future Buy War Bonds" - NARA - 514280

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Free Speech Doesn't Mean Careless Talk" - NARA - 513606

"Free Speech Doesn't Mean Careless Talk" - NARA - 513606

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Get a War Job to Help Him Fight" - NARA - 513633

"Get a War Job to Help Him Fight" - NARA - 513633

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Have you got What it Takes to Fill an Important Job like this-Enlist in the Waves" - NARA - 514442

"Have you got What it Takes to Fill an Important Job like this-Enlist ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"He is Counting on US" - NARA - 514447

"He is Counting on US" - NARA - 514447

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"I'd Given Up Hope" - NARA - 514569

"I'd Given Up Hope" - NARA - 514569

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"If I were running this business' - NARA - 514576

"If I were running this business' - NARA - 514576

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Keep'em Green-Your care will help Prevent Forest Fires" - NARA - 514776

"Keep'em Green-Your care will help Prevent Forest Fires" - NARA - 5147...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Let's go^ U.S.A. keep'em flying" - NARA - 514874

"Let's go^ U.S.A. keep'em flying" - NARA - 514874

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Line up Home Nursing Class The Nation's Power A Healthy Home" - NARA - 514898

"Line up Home Nursing Class The Nation's Power A Healthy Home" - NARA ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Next of kin has been notified. Your work will save lives." - NARA - 515067

"Next of kin has been notified. Your work will save lives." - NARA - 5...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"No excuses^ Watch your waste." - NARA - 515081

"No excuses^ Watch your waste." - NARA - 515081

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Oh high over enemy soil the guns can't be cocked or recoil - the lubricants froze - and the gunner now knows Joe... - NARA - 514714

"Oh high over enemy soil the guns can't be cocked or recoil - the lubr...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"VENTILATION SAVES LIVES" - NARA - 515963

"VENTILATION SAVES LIVES" - NARA - 515963

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"WACS WITH THE ARMY AIR FORCES" - NARA - 515997

"WACS WITH THE ARMY AIR FORCES" - NARA - 515997

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"WACS WITH THE ARMY SERVICE FORCE - OVERSEA CARGO" - NARA - 516005

"WACS WITH THE ARMY SERVICE FORCE - OVERSEA CARGO" - NARA - 516005

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"WE CLEAR THE WAY - ENGINEERS" - NARA - 513535

"WE CLEAR THE WAY - ENGINEERS" - NARA - 513535

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"WEAR SAFETY SHOES, PROPERLY TIED AND SAVE YOURSELF AN AMBULANCE RIDE" - NARA - 516089

"WEAR SAFETY SHOES, PROPERLY TIED AND SAVE YOURSELF AN AMBULANCE RIDE"...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"WIN WITH TIN" - NARA - 515666

"WIN WITH TIN" - NARA - 515666

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"YOU CAN'T STOP 'EM - AMPHIBIOUS FORCES" - NARA - 516215

"YOU CAN'T STOP 'EM - AMPHIBIOUS FORCES" - NARA - 516215

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU NOW." - NARA - 516251

"YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU NOW." - NARA - 516251

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

. . . ATHLETICS - NARA - 515286

. . . ATHLETICS - NARA - 515286

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A wrong address here puts his address here - NARA - 513746

A wrong address here puts his address here - NARA - 513746

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OOPS^ NEGLIGENCE IS THE CAUSE OF MOST ACCIDENTS. BE THOUGHTFUL. - NARA - 515130

OOPS^ NEGLIGENCE IS THE CAUSE OF MOST ACCIDENTS. BE THOUGHTFUL. - NARA...

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