Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Here's What Happens . . .
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.28.27
Object Type
Poster
Maker
U. S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Date1944
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 17 5/8 in x W 23 1/2 in (44.8 cm x 59.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA black, red, white, and gray poster illustrating the movement process for soldiers on temporary duty versus on rotation. At the top, in black text on a red background, is the heading “Here’s what happens . . .” Below the title, the poster is divided into two sections, each with red and white text and simple line drawing illustrations of various ships and military buildings on black backgrounds.
The left side is titled, “ON TEMPORARY DUTY,” and shows an illustrated soldier starting an arrowed route that goes “FROM ORGANIZATION / TO OVERSEAS PORT / TO U.S. PORT / TO RECEPTION STATION,” finally ending at “Home Sweet Home for 45 days” followed by another arrowed route following the same path in reverse.
The right side is titled, “ON ROTATION,” and shows an arrowed route in only one direction which goes “FROM OVERSEAS PORT / TO U.S. PORT / TO RECEPTION STATION / TO FURLOUGH / TO REDISTRIBUTION STATION / TO NEW ASSIGNMENT” at which is seen the illustration of a uniformed soldier walking along with a large sack over his shoulder. A calendar page showing “21 days” is at the center of the arrowed route.
Printed in small text along the bottom of the poster: “U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944—O-641359.
Additional DetailsThe left side is titled, “ON TEMPORARY DUTY,” and shows an illustrated soldier starting an arrowed route that goes “FROM ORGANIZATION / TO OVERSEAS PORT / TO U.S. PORT / TO RECEPTION STATION,” finally ending at “Home Sweet Home for 45 days” followed by another arrowed route following the same path in reverse.
The right side is titled, “ON ROTATION,” and shows an arrowed route in only one direction which goes “FROM OVERSEAS PORT / TO U.S. PORT / TO RECEPTION STATION / TO FURLOUGH / TO REDISTRIBUTION STATION / TO NEW ASSIGNMENT” at which is seen the illustration of a uniformed soldier walking along with a large sack over his shoulder. A calendar page showing “21 days” is at the center of the arrowed route.
Printed in small text along the bottom of the poster: “U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944—O-641359.
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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