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Enlist in the Navy
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Recruitment poster for the United States Navy. Depicts Uncle Sam in a soldier's uniform pointing a gun at the German Kaiser, who is dressed in a crown and robe and brandishing a whip. Uncle Sam is also lifting a cross from the back of a woman kneeling at his feet, and the beams of the cross are inscribed with "SLAVERY" and "BARBARISM." At the bottom of the poster is a reproduction of a handwritten note from Theodore Roosevelt, which reads, "Americans! Stand by Uncle Sam for liberty against tyranny!"
1917
United States. Navy
Publication Information
| Creator | United States. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1917 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 87 x 72 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | World War I posters, circa 1914-circa 1918 |
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| Call Number | PH 6030 (7) E5.5 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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