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Timber Is Vital to War Effort! - Prevent Forest Fires!
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Department of Agriculture Design No. 1, "Forest Fire." The poster features a forest fire blazing around a lone country house, with smoke billowing into the dark sky. The bottom right corner reads: "Cooperate with the Federal and State Forestry Departments."
1943
United States. Department of Agriculture
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War Bonds in Action
1943
Treasury Design No. 28, "Planes in Action." This poster features a large squadron of military aircraft flying through the air.
War Bonds in Action
1943
Treasury Design No. 26, "Invasion." The poster features ships landing on the coast and soldiers racing up the beach as explosions rain down around them.
War Bonds in Action - Keep Backing the Attack
1943
Treasury Design No. 31. The poster features naval warfare, with many ships in the background and a sailor and officer in the foreground. One sailor is peering through binoculars as their battleship...
War Bonds in Action!
1943
Treasury Design No. 31, "Tanks in Action." The poster features tanks and soldiers pressing forward in a battle scene.
Your War Bonds in Action
1944
Treasury Design No. 36, "Periscope." The poster features a Japanese battle ship under attack as seen through a periscope.
For Peace and Security - Buy Bonds
1945
Treasury Design, unknown title and number. The poster features the Three Wise Men following the North Star.
