Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
USAFI Offers You the Opportunity . . .
Object numberMO 2005.13.28.44
Name
Poster
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body
United States Armed Forces Institute
(American military educational organization, 1942 - 1974)
Issuing Body
U.S. Department of War
(American, 1789 - 1947)
Date1945
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 20 1/8 in x W 28 in (51.1 cm x 71.1 cm )
DescriptionA color poster promoting the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI). The text heavy poster has red, black, and white text on a khaki and white background. At the top, the poster states: “USAFI offers you the opportunity to do something today about the job you want later . . . . .” The text goes on to explain how enrollees can train for a job and receive a diploma while in the army and has several paragraphs describing the benefits and opportunities available. To the right is a list of the courses available.
Printed in small text along the bottom of the poster: U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1945—O-625027 / WAR DEPARTMENT POSTER NO. 28-2. The poster also includes distribution instructions.
Additional DetailsPrinted in small text along the bottom of the poster: U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1945—O-625027 / WAR DEPARTMENT POSTER NO. 28-2. The poster also includes distribution instructions.
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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