1. Propaganda Activity

2. Group A

3. Group B

4. Group C

5. Group D

6. Group E

7. Group F

8. Group G

9. Group H

10. Group I

11. Group J

12. POSTERS: GROUP A
Pictures of powerful men and mighty machines illustrated America's ability to channel its strength into the war effort.
American muscle was presented in a proud display of national confidence.

13. POSTERS: GROUP B
In the face of wartime labor shortages, women were needed in the defense industries, the civilian service, and even the Armed Forces.
Whether fulfilling their duty in the home, factory, office, or military, women were portrayed as attractive confident, and resolved to do their part to win the war.

14. POSTERS: GROUP C
During World War II, racial restriction and segregation were facts of life in the U.S. military.
Nevertheless, an overwhelming majority of African Americans participated wholeheartedly in the fight against the Axis powers.

15. POSTERS: GROUP D
Government publicity reminded people that shortages of these materials occurred because they were going to the troops, and that civilians should take part in conservation and salvage campaigns.

16. POSTERS: GROUP E
The Four Freedoms speech by FDR inspired illustrator Norman Rockwell. He created a series of paintings on the "Four Freedoms" theme.
The paintings served as the centerpiece of a massive U.S. war bond drive and were put into service to help explain the war`s aims.

17. POSTERS: GROUP F
The posters shown here played on the public's fear of the enemy.
The images show Americans in immediate danger such as with their backs against the wall, living in the shadow of Axis domination.

18. POSTERS: GROUP G The images here were composed to foster fear.
Implicit in these posters is the idea that what happened there could happen here.

19. POSTERS: GROUP H
"Careless talk" posters warned people that small snippets of information regarding troop movements or other logistical details would be useful to the enemy.

20. POSTERS: GROUP I
The Government promoted messages that reminded civilian America of the suffering and sacrifices that were being made by its Armed Forces overseas.

21. POSTERS: GROUP J
Symbolic and humorous posters were not considered the most effective propaganda, however some were judged to be outstanding in promoting national messages.