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The Father of Our Country Appealed For Soldiers as Follows
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Poster featuring a reproduction of a Revolutionary War notice calling for soldiers. In addition to its text, this includes illustrations of soldier's positions. Current poster text reads: "The Father of Our Country Appealed For Soldiers as Follows. Do As Our Forefathers Did in 1776. ENLIST. Army Recruiting Office. Open Day and Night."
1917
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