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The Disabled Man Can Win

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A man in a military uniform is covering his mouth with one hand and holding a crutch with the other. Poster text reads: "The disabled man can win. Your local American Red Cross Home Service Section knows how." A Red Cross insignia is in the lower right corner.

Date Created:
1918

Publication Information

Date Created
1918

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
32 x 50 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6030 (7) N1.2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0145FJ
Legacy ID
WHi 132634

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