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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.
Build for Your Navy
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Build for Your Navy

Object numberMO 2005.13.24.10
Name Poster
Artist
Publisher (American, 1936 - 1943)
Issuing Body (American, founded 1775)
Dateca. 1941-1943
Mediumpaper (cardstock), ink
Dimensionsoverall H 22 in x W 14 in (55.9 cm x 35.6 cm )
DescriptionA blue, white, orange, and black poster promoting enlistment in the U.S. Navy. The poster features a large graphic illustration of two U.S. Navy sailors (possibly Seabees) working on a metal beam. One of the sailors, wearing goggles and heavy work gloves, is using a rivet gun on the beam. In the background are the images of two islands fronted by U.S. Naval vessels. Black text along the top of the poster states: BUILD for your NAVY! At the bottom of the poster, on a black background is white, orange, and blue text that reads: ENLIST! / CARPENTERS, MACHINISTS, ELECTRICIANS ETC. / FOR INFORMATION APPLY TO YOUR NEAREST RECRUITING STATION / U.S. NAVY - BUREAU OF YARDS & DOCKS. The artist's name is located on the left side of the beam: R. MUCHLEY. Printed in the lower right corner of the illustration: PENNA ART WPA.
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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