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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Enlist in the WAVES
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Enlist in the WAVES

Object numberMO 2005.13.17.40
Name Poster
Maker (American, founded 1862)
Date1943
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 42 in x W 28 in (106.7 cm x 71.1 cm )
DescriptionA color poster encouraging enlistment in the naval WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). The poster features a color photographic image of a woman in a U.S. Navy uniform and hat, saluting with her right hand. White on red and red on white text above and on the image reads: “ENLIST IN THE WAVES / RELEASE A MAN TO FIGHT AT SEA.” Additional black text below the image instructs: “Apply to your nearest NAVY RECRUITING STATION OR OFFICE OF NAVAL OFFICER PROCUREMENT."

Small text along the bottom edge has the poster information: ORDER NO. 19 / NRB—34694—1-13-43—40M.
Additional Details
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.
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