Reflect on the past and learn about history all while piecing together this 1000pc Smithsonian War Poster collage puzzle. Inexpensive and accessible, the poster has been an ideal agent for making war aims the personal mission of every American.
Government agencies, businesses, and private organizations have historically issued posters linking the military front with the home front – calling on every American citizen to boost production at work and at home.
The Archives Center at the National Museum of American History holds a vast collection of military posters. Collectively, these “pictures of persuasion” offer a wealth of art, history, design, and popular culture for us to appreciate.
Throughout their history, posters have been a significant means of mass communication, often with striking visual effect.