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United we stand, divided we fall : beat the promise.

Bird's eye view of two factories; the two images are divided by the stripes of the U.S. flag. On the left, with blue background, a train drives away from a working factory with vehicles parked outside the buildings. On the right, with red background, a factory burns. A wrecked train and fallen person lie near the burning buildings.
Date: 1942
Creator: RCA Manufacturing Company, inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

"United we stand--" : two fox-holes defending America.

Poster consists of two drawings divided by text caption. The first drawing is of a soldier in a fox-hole, aiming a large gun to the right of the viewer. The second drawing is of a miner in a shaft, aiming mining equipment away from the viewer.
Date: 1942
Creator: Kirby, Rollin, 1875-1952
System: The UNT Digital Library

Unlock the door-- quick!

Black and white cartoon of a soldier and a miner standing in front of a wooden door with an oversized padlock on it. The padlock represents a shortage of metal for military equipment which is locked behind the doors. The miner holds a large key labeled "More Ore". The soldier tells him that only he can unlock the doors.
Date: 1942
Creator: Kirby, Rollin, 1875-1952
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wanted -- fighting dollars : make every pay-day, bond-day: United States defense bonds, stamps.

A smiling factory worker holds up a U.S. bond bill. Below the main picture is an inset image of the Concord Minute Man statue.
Date: 1942
Creator: Wilkinsons.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Washington crossed the Delaware to win our freedom, we cross oceans to keep it : buy war stamps & bonds.

Small poster in orange and green tones. George Washington is in a boat, surrounded by other men with oars who are rowing. In front of him in the boat is the U.S. flag.
Date: 1942
Creator: Daugherty, James Henry, 1889-1974
System: The UNT Digital Library

We can't all go-- but we can all help! : Put at least 10% of your pay in war bonds. Sign the card today.

Photograph of a soldier holding his rifle and embracing a crying child with his other arm.
Date: 1942
Creator: United States. Department of the Treasury.
System: The UNT Digital Library

We can--we will--we must!--Franklin D. Roosevelt: buy U.S. war savings bonds & stamps now.

Image of a flying U.S. flag on a blue and white background surrounded by a gray border. Inset at left contains a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt with a small image of the Concord Minute Man statue.
Date: 1942
Creator: United States. Department of the Treasury.
System: The UNT Digital Library

--We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-- : remember Dec. 7th!

A tattered, torn U.S. flag flies at half-staff as dark smoke billows in the background.
Date: 1942
Creator: Saalburg, Allen Russell, 1899-1987.
System: The UNT Digital Library

"We, the Americans of today, know our duty to the Americans of yesterday and the Americans of tomorrow. We shall keep the fires of freedom burning." : produce for victory!

A man with stubble, brown eyes, and white hair looks out unsmiling toward the viewer. He wears a cap and stands before a hazy blue background.
Date: 1942
Creator: Aulik, Keith J.
System: The UNT Digital Library

WEFT is a system for aircraft recognition : wing, engine, fuselage, tail.

Chart describing the characteristics of various military aircrafts.
Date: 1942
Creator: Coggins, Jack.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Win with tin.

Poster in red and black tones. A series of graphic illustrations with captions provide instructions for preparing empty tin food cans for recycling.
Date: 1942
Creator: United States. War Production Board. Bureau of Industrial Conservation.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Wire with a kick]

A figure made of wire kicks a swastika-shaped caricature of Hitler. In the background at right is a factory with smokestacks. In the background at left are flames rising from the ocean.
Date: 1942
Creator: Artzybasheff, Boris, 1899-1965.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Women in the war : we can't win without them.

Photograph of a woman factory worker wearing overalls or apron of printed fabric, riveting a weapon.
Date: 1942
Creator: United States. War Manpower Commission.
System: The UNT Digital Library

"You buy 'em, we'll fly 'em!": defense bonds, stamps.

Flyer in khaki uniform and helmet with goggles sits in cockpit of plane giving "thumbs up" sign. A formation of U.S. Army planes flies overhead. In the background is a hangar with plane and personnel.
Date: 1942
Creator: Wilkinsons; Wilkinson, J. Walter & Wilkinson, Walter G.
System: The UNT Digital Library

"You buy 'em, we'll fly 'em!": defense bonds, stamps.

Flyer in khaki uniform and helmet with goggles sits in cockpit of plane giving "thumbs up" sign. A formation of U.S. Army planes flies overhead. In the background is a hangar with plane and personnel.
Date: 1942
Creator: Wilkinsons; Wilkinson, J. Walter & Wilkinson, Walter G.
System: The UNT Digital Library

"You make 'em, buddy -- we'll use 'em -- and how! We're all soldiers together. Our victories in battle come right after your victories in production." : produce for victory!

A soldier wearing a helmet and uniform looks upward toward the viewer. A gas mask hangs around his neck. He has blonde hair, blue eyes, a rough complexion, and a serious expression.
Date: 1942
Creator: Sheldon-Claire Co.
System: The UNT Digital Library