U.S. Marines - first to fight for democracy / L.A. Shafer 1917. – Antique Print
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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Step back in time with U.S. Marines - first to fight for democracy / L.A. Shafer 1917., a vintage poster rich in period detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
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U.S. Marines - first to fight for democracy / L.A. Shafer 1917.
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The title, "U.S. Marines First to Fight for Democracy," reflects the propaganda language that surrounded American entry into the First World War in 1917, when the country framed its role as a defense of liberty overseas. Posters and illustrations of this kind were produced to recruit men and to rally public support for a conflict that had only recently drawn the United States in. Marine Corps images from the period often emphasized rugged discipline and readiness, and they circulated widely in newspapers and on billboards. Looking closely at the wording and composition shows how the government and its allies sought to tie military service to ideals that the public would readily embrace.
| Created / published | 1917 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 photomechanical print (poster) : halftone, color ; 101 x 74 cm. |
| Genre | War posters American 1910-1920.Halftone photomechanical prints Color 1910-1920. |
| Notes | Enlist at 24 East 23rd Street, New York City. |
| Subjects | United States.--Marine Corps--Recruiting & enlistment--1910-1920. World War, 1914-1918--Recruiting & enlistment--United States. Marines--American--1910-1920. Artillery (Weaponry)--1910-1920. Warships--1910-1920. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 3,615 × 4,471 px · prints to 12 × 15 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-219855 |
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