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Keep Him Free
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War Savings Stamps poster featuring an eagle crushing enemy planes. At the top of the poster is written: "Keep Him Free" and at the bottom: "Buy War Savings Stamps." War Savings Stamps were stamps sold by the U.S. Government during WWI and WWII to help fund participation in the wars. The program was mainly geared toward school-age children. Collections of stamps could be traded in for war bonds in some cases.
1917
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WHi 79764
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Save — Buy — For Victory
1918
Poster encouraging purchase of War Savings Stamps. Includes the War Savings Stamp symbol of the Torch of Liberty. Poster text reads: "Save — Buy — for Victory. W.S.S. War Savings Stamps issued by t...
Joan of Arc Saved France
1918
Poster depicts Joan of Arc. Text reads: "Joan of Arc Saved France. Women of America, Save Your Country. Buy War Savings Stamps. United States Treasury Department."
Joan of Arc Saved France
1918
Poster featuring an illustration of Joan of Arc. Text reads: "Joan of Arc Saved France. Save Your Country. Buy War Savings Stamps. United States Treasury Department."
Share in the Victory
1918
Poster depicts a winged "victory," with laurel crown, palm branch, and sword. Poster text reads: "Share in the Victory. Save for Your Country. Save for Yourself. Buy War Savings Stamps."
Buy United States Government War Savings Stamps
1918
Poster featuring an illustration of a line of people waiting to buy war savings stamps. The clothing and jewelry of the people suggests they are of varied ethnic backgrounds. A little girl is holdi...
Boys And Girls! You Can Help Your Uncle Sam Win The War
1918
Poster with an illustration featuring Uncle Sam holding a piece of paper labelled W.S.S. [War Savings Stamps]. A young woman is sitting on his arm, and a young man is standing and looking at him. P...
