Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Don't Be a Sucker
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.21.43
Object Type
Poster
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body
U.S. Department of War
(American, 1789 - 1947)
Issuing Body
Adjutant General's Office
(American, 1907 - 1986)
Date1944
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 22 in x W 14 in (55.9 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA color poster featuring an illustration of an orange and pink fish jumping out of the water, its open mouth approaching a fishing hook dangling in front of it. Black, gray, and yellow text above and below the image states: DON’T BE A Sucker! / KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT.
Small text printed in the lower left section of the poster reads: W.D., A.G.O. "Sucker" Security Poster. Additional copies may be requisitioned as prescribed in AR 310-200, 1 May 1943, as changed by Changes No. 2, 15 September 1943. The poster was printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, poster no. 1944—O-595823.
Additional DetailsSmall text printed in the lower left section of the poster reads: W.D., A.G.O. "Sucker" Security Poster. Additional copies may be requisitioned as prescribed in AR 310-200, 1 May 1943, as changed by Changes No. 2, 15 September 1943. The poster was printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, poster no. 1944—O-595823.
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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