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The Health Of The Child Is The Power Of The Nation
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A group of children walking up a grassy hill together, with text that reads: "The health of the child is the power of the nation," and "Children's Year." Created for the United States Children's Bureau and Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense.
1918
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1918 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 77 x 51 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | World War I posters, circa 1914-circa 1918 |
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| Call Number | PH 6030 (7) P2 A.l |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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