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Silence Means Security!
Object numberMO 2005.13.21.25.1
Name
Poster
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body
U.S. Department of War
(American, 1789 - 1947)
Issuing Body
Adjutant General's Office
(American, 1907 - 1986)
Date1944
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 22 in x W 14 in (55.9 cm x 35.6 cm )
DescriptionA poster featuring a color photographic image of a pilot seated in the cockpit of a military fighter plane and giving the "okay" hand gesture with his right hand. On the side of the airplane is a painted image of a money with its two hands crossed over its mouth and the word "Sh•h•h!" to its left. Along the bottom of the poster is a wide white band with gray and black text that reads: SILENCE MEANS SECURITY!
Small black text printed along the bottom edge of the poster reads: W.D., A.G.O. "Monkey" Security Poster. Additional copies may be requisitioned as prescribed in AR 310-200, May 1, 1943, as changed by Changes No. 2, 15 September 1943.
The poster was printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, poster no. 1944-O-583196.
Additional DetailsSmall black text printed along the bottom edge of the poster reads: W.D., A.G.O. "Monkey" Security Poster. Additional copies may be requisitioned as prescribed in AR 310-200, May 1, 1943, as changed by Changes No. 2, 15 September 1943.
The poster was printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, poster no. 1944-O-583196.
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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