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America First poster, between 1911 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. America First poster, between 1911 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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America First poster, between 1911 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. America First poster, between 1911 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
America First poster, between 1911 and 1920. Uncle Sam shaking a European immigrant by the hand, with text in multiple languages including Italian, Polish, Hebrew, Czech, Hungarian and Lithuanian: Learn English; Attend Night School; Become a Citizen; Citizen's Papers; It means a better opportunity and a better home in America. It means a better job...better chance for your children...better America. Ask the nearest public school about classes. If there is none in your town write to National Americanization Committee or U.S. Bureau of Education
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This photograph, titled "America First," was created by Harris & Ewing between 1911 and 1920. The image features an allegorical figure of Uncle Sam extending a handshake to a European immigrant, symbolizing the welcoming and inclusive nature of America. The immigrant, dressed in traditional clothing and holding a suitcase, is depicted with a determined expression as he looks towards the future. The poster is adorned with text in multiple languages including Italian, Polish, Hebrew, Czech, Hungarian, and Lithuanian, encouraging immigrants to learn English, attend night school, become citizens, and obtain citizen's papers. The text emphasizes the benefits of citizenship, such as better opportunities and a better home in America, and provides contact information for the National Americanization Committee and the U.S. Bureau of Education for those in need of assistance. This powerful allegory reflects the cultural melting pot of the early 20th century and the importance of education and assimilation in the American experience.
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