Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Hit the Beach!
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.20.28.2
Object Type
Poster
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body
U.S. Navy
(American, founded 1775)
Date1945
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 37 1/4 in x W 26 3/8 in (94.6 cm x 67 cm )
Physical DescriptionA color poster featuring a close up illustration focusing on the bow of a LST-512 assault ship. Black and red text at the top of the poster reads: THE U.S. NAVY PRESENTS / "HIT THE BEACH!" / DEMONSTRATING AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE. The ship's bow door is open and a group of visitors are shown entering via the lowered ramp. To the right is a pop-out message in red and blue text that reads: Come aboard / THE / LST-512 / AN ASSULT SHIP / BACK FROM BATTLE! Along the bottom of the poster is a horizontal yellow band with black text that reads: COMBAT VETERANS • ROCKETS • BIG GUNS / FLAME THROWERS • ENEMY WEAPONS / LANDING CRAFT • / TANKS • JEEPS. Small text in the bottom margin reads: U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-O-638901 / Official Navy Poster.
Historical NoteThis U.S. Navy poster advertised an opportunity for civilians to come aboard a Navy LST (Landing Ship, Tank).Additional Details
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)
Exhibitions
Not on view
