We’re Here to Make This One Stick
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.20.24
Object Type
Poster
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Date1944
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 22 in x W 17 in (55.9 cm x 43.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white, red, black, and gray poster featuring wars involving Germany. Divided into four horizontal sections, the first three sections each feature the dates of a war accompanied by an illustration of a Prussian or German military helmet from the time (on the left), and an image of a dove bearing a banner with varying peace messages (on the right). From top to bottom:
WAR / 1864 - 1871 / PHONY PEACE
WAR / 1914 - 1918 / PHONY PEACE
WAR / 1939 - 1944 / PEACE
The bottom section features a red background with white text that reads: WE'RE HERE TO MAKE THIS ONE STICK. A black line leads from the text to the word "PEACE" in the section above.
The poster was printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, poster no. 1944-O-613196.
Additional DetailsWAR / 1864 - 1871 / PHONY PEACE
WAR / 1914 - 1918 / PHONY PEACE
WAR / 1939 - 1944 / PEACE
The bottom section features a red background with white text that reads: WE'RE HERE TO MAKE THIS ONE STICK. A black line leads from the text to the word "PEACE" in the section above.
The poster was printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, poster no. 1944-O-613196.
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.In Collection(s)
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