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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.
Shoot to Kill!
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Shoot to Kill!

Artifact IDMO 2005.13.37.14
Object Type Poster
Artist (American artist, 1888 - 1951)
Maker (American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body (American, founded 1862)
Date1943
Mediumcardstock
Dimensionsoverall H 28 in x W 20 in (71.1 cm x 50.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA color poster featuring an illustration of a female gardener, dressed in blue overalls and a large tan hat, spraying pesticides on a winged green insect eating a red tomato. Red text at the top of the poster reads: SHOOT TO KILL! At the bottom of the poster is a blue banner with white text reading: PROTECT YOUR VICTORY GARDEN. The artwork is by Hubert Morley. Additional small text in the bottom margin reads: U.S. Department of Agriculture / U. S. Government Printing Office : 1943-O-523387.
Historical NoteMillions of Americans turned backyards, vacant lots, parkland, schoolyards, and other public spaces into Victory Gardens during the war.
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.
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