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Feed a Fighter
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Charcoal drawing illustration of a soldier in a trench, holding a cup. Other soldiers are behind him. Text reads: "Feed a Fighter. Eat only what you need — Waste nothing — That he and his family may have enough." At the top right corner of the poster is the round seal of the U.S. Food Administration (shield with flag motif surrounded by wheat stalks).
1918
United States Food Administration
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Food — don't waste it
1917
Poster reads: "Food-don't waste it. 1= use less wheat and meat. 2= buy local foods. 3= serve just enough. 4= use what is left. United States Food Administration."
"Hunger"
1917
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Keep It Coming
1914
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Order Coal Now
1918
Poster with an illustration of a team of two horses drawing a coal wagon, with a man in the back of the tipped wagon unloading coal with a shovel.
Sir — don't waste
1917
Poster with an illustration of a man eating at a table in a restaurant and smoking a cigar. Food is still on the plates in front of him. Male waiters in the background are looking back at him in al...
It Protected You, Will You Defend It
1918
Poster with an illustration of a large American flag flying over three soldiers in silhouette on the field with artillery. Text reads: "It Protected You, Will You Defend It."
