WWI Poster, US Food Administration
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WWI Poster, US Food Administration
Design by Harvey Dunn, Victory is a Question of Stamina, Send the Wheat, Meat, Fats, Sugar, the fuel for Fighters. United States Food Administration poster. Date: 1917
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Administration Cold Dunn Fats Fighters Fuel Harvey Meat Question Rifle Rifles Send Sugar Supplies Victory Wheat Stamina Weapons
Victory is a Question of Stamina - Send the Wheat, Meat, Fats, Sugar - The Fuel for Fighters
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a powerful and evocative WWI poster designed by renowned American artist Harvey Dunn in 1917. This vintage poster, released during the United States Food Administration's campaign to encourage citizens to conserve food supplies for the military, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime. The poster's design is simple yet impactful. A determined soldier, bundled up against the cold and snow of the Western Front, stands tall with a rifle slung over his shoulder. His steely gaze is fixed on the horizon, embodying the spirit of endurance and resilience required to win the war. Behind him, the stark, desolate landscape is dotted with barren trees and empty fields, symbolizing the depletion of food supplies. The soldier's uniform is adorned with the stars and stripes of the American flag, emphasizing the patriotic duty of every citizen to support the troops. The text below the image reads, "Send the Wheat, Meat, Fats, Sugar - The Fuel for Fighters," urging Americans to contribute their food supplies to the war effort. Harvey Dunn's masterful use of color, composition, and symbolism creates a powerful visual narrative that resonated with the American public during WWI. This iconic poster is a testament to the unity, determination, and resilience of the American people during a time of great adversity. The poster's historical significance is further underscored by its association with the United States Food Administration, an organization that played a crucial role in ensuring the military had adequate food supplies during the war. The image of the soldier, standing strong against the backdrop of a barren landscape, serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike during this pivotal moment in history.
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