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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.
America Calling
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

America Calling

Artifact IDMO 2005.13.19.5.1
Object Type Poster
Maker (American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body (American, 1940 - 1942)
Issuing Body (American, 1940 - 1942)
Issuing Body (American, 1941 - 1945)
Date1941
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 28 in x W 22 in (71.1 cm x 55.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA red, white, and blue text-based poster for the Office of Civilian Defense (OCD). The message states: “AMERICA CALLING / [logo for the U.S. Office of Civilian Defense] / Take your place in CIVILIAN DEFENSE / CONSULT YOUR NEAREST DEFENSE COUNCIL.” Additional small text in the lower right corner reads: “DIVISION OF INFORMATION, OFFICE FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1941—O-423671.”
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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