Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
See Action Now
Object numberMO 2005.13.24.16
Name
Poster
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body
U.S. Navy
(American, founded 1775)
Date1944
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 28 in x W 22 in (71.1 cm x 55.9 cm )
DescriptionA color poster encouraging enlistment in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service. The poster features a large nighttime illustration of the deck of a U.S. Navy submarine, partially above water, on which a group of sailors is firing a big gun at a Japanese ship which is seen exploding in the background. Red and white text below the illustration reads: “See Action Now / JOIN THE SUBMARINE SERVICE.”
The poster was printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, poster no. 1944—O-566105.
Additional DetailsThe poster was printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, poster no. 1944—O-566105.
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by the Adriance Memorial Library.
Credit LineGift of the Adriance Memorial Library
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesOriginal Posters from World War I and World War II (National Archives Identifier 739394)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.Collections
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