Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Plant a Victory Garden
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.37.80.3
Object Type
Poster
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body
U.S. Office of War Information
(American, 1942 - 1945)
Date1943
Mediumpaper
Dimensionsoverall H 28 in x W 22 in (71.1 cm x 55.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA color poster with an illustration of a man and woman, each holding a hoe, bending over to pick produce from the garden soil. In the forefront of the scene is a small boy wearing a cap with a patriotic eagle on it, examining a round basket filled with vegetables, including carrots, corn, lettuce, radishes, tomatoes , and onions. Overlapping the basket is a blue box with white text reading: OUR FOOD / IS FIGHTING. Red text at the top and bottom of the poster reads: PLANT A VICTORY GARDEN / A GARDEN WILL MAKE YOUR RATIONS GO FURTHER. Additional small text in the bottom margin reads: OWI Poster No. 34. 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-506017.
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 StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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