Poster
Columbia Calls
| Poster featuring an illustration of Columbia, personification of the United States, standing on a globe and holding an American flag and a sword. A small plaque is in the lower right corner of the poster. Poster text reads: "COLUMBIA CALLS. Enlist Now for U.S. Army. Nearest recruiting station." Plaque text reads: "COLUMBIA CALLS Dedicated to the People of the United States Awake! ye men from dreams of Peace-- Nor sleep when danger's near, But fling Old Glory to the breeze-- There are no cowards here! Our fathers fought; like heroes died, For years their blood they gave That honor, home and Peace be ours: Awake! Thy country save! Our flag for honor ever stands To lift the weak. To lead the free. America, our blessed land, Is calling, calling thee. From North to South; from Sea to Sea, I hear the answering cry; "Thy sons forever shall be free For thee will live and die!" Then fling Old Glory to the main Beneath her stars enroll, For cowardice shall never stain The glory of her folds. The Stars and Stripes shall lead us on A mighty host for right-- That Peace shall reign forevermore And war from Earth take flight. Frances Adams Halsted." |
| Image ID: | 130522 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1917 |
| Creator Name: | Halsted, Frances Adams |
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| Collection Name: | World War I posters, circa 1914-circa 1918 |
| Genre: | Poster |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | PH 6030 (7) E3.2 |
| Original Dimensions: | 30 x 40 inches |
| Painting by Vincent Aderente. |
| Flags |
| Swastikas |
| Weapons |
| World War, 1914-1918 |
| Clothing and dress |
| Propaganda |
| War posters |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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