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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.
Can All You Can
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Can All You Can

Artifact IDMO 2005.13.37.57.4
Object Type Poster
Maker (American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body (American, 1942 - 1945)
Date1943
Mediumpaper
Dimensionsoverall H 22 1/2 in x W 16 in (57.2 cm x 40.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA color poster featuring an illustration of an empty glass jar with a white label and blue text reading: CAN/ ALL YOU / CAN. The jar rests on a background of fruits and vegetables including pears, radishes, corn, and tomatoes. At the bottom of the poster is a blue band with white text reading: IT'S A REAL WAR JOB! Additional small text in the bottom margin reads: OWI Poster No. 77 -- 16" x 22 1/2". Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D. C. / U. S. Government Printing Office : 1943-O-533993.
Historical NoteMillions of Americans turned backyards, vacant lots, parkland, schoolyards, and other public spaces into Victory Gardens during the war. In 1943, 20 million of these gardens produced 8 million tons of produce. The government encouraged people to eat what they could and can the rest for winter use.
Additional Details
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 StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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