On the other hand, it was also intrinsically propagandistic, seeking to use the war bond sales force and its countless posters, billboards, ads and radio spots as a relentless means of domestic ...

During World War I, the illustrated poster was the mass medium of first resort. Commercial artists were put on a war footing, using their talents to encourage enlistment, sell war bonds or just ...

Appraisal: 1942 WWII Kroger War Bonds Poster. GUEST: Well, we brought in a World War II war bond poster. About five years ago, I bought it at an auction in, uh, Nebraska, and we paid $400.

Slap a frightful image of your foe on a public poster promoting war bonds. During the First World War, the American governm… Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.

Explore the history, types, risks, and benefits of War Bonds and their role in wealth management. Dive into valuation, market, and modern applications.

War bonds were once a patriotic investment that helped fund military efforts while promising a return to citizens who purchased them. These long-term investments were heavily promoted during World ...

Poster Art had been introduced to an American audience in World War I by the Division of Pictorial Publicity of the United States Committee on Public Information, founded in April of 1917.

The stash of 190 propaganda posters from World War I and World War II were found last year on top of two sawhorses in the basement of a Rochester, New Hampshire, library. ROCHESTER, N.H.

During World War II, posters bearing slogans like "Lend a Hand! Bonds Buy Bombs" and "Let 'Em Have It! Buy Extra Bonds" were a common sight. These messages advertised war bonds, which were used by ...

Today, war bonds are no longer issued in the U.S., but some may still hold value. In this article, we’ll explore the history of war bonds, how they worked and whether they can still be redeemed.

The efforts paid off. From May 1941 through December 1945, more than $54 billion worth of war bonds were sold in the U.S. Can you still redeem war bonds? Yes, many U.S. war bonds are still redeemable.