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Military and Veterans ➔ Poster, Columbia Calls, Enlist Now For U. S. Army
Identifier:
136655.1Description:
Columbia CallsDedicated to the people of the United States
Awake! ye men from dreams of Peace--
Nor sleep when danger's near,
But fling Old Glory to the breeze--
There are no cowards here!
Our fathers fought; like heroes died,
For years their blood they gave
That honor, home and Peace be ours:
Awake! Thy country save!
Our flag for honor ever stands
To lift the weak, to lead the free.
America, Our blessed land,
Is calling, calling thee.
From North to South; from Sea to Sea,
I hear the answering cry;
"Thy sons forever shall be free
For thee will live and die!"
Then fling Old Glory to the main
Beneath her stars enroll,
For cowardice shall never stain
The glory of her folds
The Stars and Stripes shall lead us on
A might host for right--
That Peace shall reign forevermore
And war from Earth take flight.
Frances Adams Halstead
Designed by Frances Adams Halstead
Painted by V. Aderente
Enlist Now
For U. S. Army
Nearest Recruiting Station
Copyright 1916 by Frances Adams Halstead, 2 East 56 St., N. Y.
Date:
1916Materials:
CardboardDimensions:
26" h 16" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageSource:
Museum CollectionExhibit/Program:
I Want You - World War One Posters (July 1 2014 – December 21 2015)The years 1914-1918 mark the centenary of World War I, the most devastating global war in history. In the United States alone, over 4,000,000 military personnel were mobilized with 110,000 deaths. Virtually everyone was affected by the war in some way. In recognition of this important event in history, GRPM has selected posters from its permanent collection that demonstrate important issues at the heart of the war efforts.
Posters were a central way for the government to communicate with the public during World War I. The major themes of the posters were: patriotism and justifying the war, the recruitment of men and women for military and labor forces, raising money and resources as well as managing standards of behavior during a time when life was highly unpredictable. Through creative and symbolic graphics with bold messages, posters were considered a force in gaining support and uniting the public in the wartime efforts.
As you view these posters, reflect on the methods employed in creating them. How do the fonts, the word choice and images reinforce the intended message? Do these posters evoke a mood or emotion? Do any of the ideas in these posters conflict with the social and cultural norms of the time?
Related Entities:
United States Army (is related to)The United States Army is a service branch of the United States Armed Forces that specializes in ground-based offensive and defensive warfare. The mission of the United States Army is to fight and win our Nation's wars, by providing prompt, sustained, land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict, in support of combatant commanders.The United States Army we know today has roots that can be traced back to the Continental Army which was formed in 1775 during the American Revolutionary War. After the War, The Congress of the Confederation officially created the United States Army in 1784 to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The United States Army is the largest military branch of the armed forces in which participates in disputes worldwide today through preserving peace and security and providing for the defense of the United States. Frances Adams Halstead (creator)
