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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Poster Art From World War Ii

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) explores how words and posters waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizenry during World War II.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Poster on the American Home Front

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of posters used on the home front during WWII to make the war a reality for the everyday citizen. Text accompanies the historical significant graphic images.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: "I Want You" Poster

For Students 9th - 10th
View the iconic "I Want You" poster, versions of which were used to recruit forces for the U.S. armed services during both world wars. Also view the poster in context, with other posters and broadsides used to send Americans to war.
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PBS

The War: Save Waste Paper

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," view a poster from WWII encouraging recycling materials at home.
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PBS

The War: Plant a Victory Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," view a poster from WWII that calls on citizens to help lessen the demand for store-bought food by planting a garden.
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PBS

The War: Save Waste Fats for Explosives

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," view a poster from WWII aiming at recycling fat for ammunition.

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