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We Can't Do It All
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Office of Civilian Defense Design No. 7, "We Can't Do It All." The poster features a soldier adjusting his headgear over a large artillery gun. The subtitle at the bottom of the poster reads: "One way you can help." There is also a logo for OCD, the Office of Civilian Defense. Bottom of poster reads: "This is an official OCD bulletin."
1943
United States. Office of Civilian Defense
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WHi 66868
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Your Job Is Important Too
1943
Office of Civilian Defense Design No. 8, "The Nurse." The poster features a nurse tending to a fallen soldier. The subtitle at the bottom of the poster reads: "One way you can help. This is an offi...
The More You Help, the Quicker I'll be Back
1943
Office of Civilian Defense Design No. 9, "The Marine." The poster features a wounded marine sitting with a gun held in one hand, framed against a forest backdrop. There is also a logo for OCD, the ...
What Did You Do Today for Freedom?
1943
Office of Civilian Defense Design No. 6, "Life Raft." The poster features a man in uniform pulling a limp man out of the water and into a life raft. The subtitle at the bottom of the poster reads: ...
Let 'Em Come ..."V" Homes Are Ready! - Make Yours a "V" Home Now!
1943
Office of Civilian Defense Design No. 1, untitled. The poster features a businessman, wearing a white helmet with the Civilian Defense logo, and a small girl cradled in his arms.
Add to Your Ration - By Home Canning!
1943
Office of Civilian Defense Design No. 5, "Home Canning." The poster features a woman in a checkered apron pouring something from a cooking pan into a jar. The subtitle below the main caption reads:...
"'Tis a Fine, Patriotic Thing To Do" - Share Your Car
1943
Office of Civilian Defense Design No. 2, "Policeman." The poster features a police officer with cars passing behind him. The subtitle below the main caption reads: "A 'V' Home Does!"
