Posters of WW1, Allied


This is probably the most famous poster of World War 1 and possibly the second most famous poster of all time after the "Uncle Sam wants you" poster for which this was the inspiration	The Canadians had a huge and sometimes un-recognised input into the Allied Victory in WW1. The poster said "Let's go" and they did.

Originally published as the cover for the July 6, 1916, issue of Leslie's Weekly with the title "What Are You Doing for Preparedness?" this portrait of "Uncle Sam" went on to become--according to its creator, James Montgomery Flagg--"the most famous poster in the world." Over four million copies were printed between 1917 and 1918, as the United States entered World War I and began sending troops and matériel into war zones. Because of its overwhelming popularity, the image was later adapted for use in World War II.

With the storm of war brewing behind her, a personification of America sleeps.

She wears a Phrygian cap, a symbol of liberty since Roman times. This poster tells all of America to wake up and do their part for the war effort