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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.
Plant a Victory Garden
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
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 (American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body (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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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