Beschreibung:

A colorful collection of five World War I posters, including: Lithographed poster, approx. 20 x 29.75 in., Over the Top For You. Philadelphia: Ketterlinus, n.d., ca 1918. Poster features an illustration of a young soldier clutching the edge of an American flag as it flows behind him, with text at the bottom reading, "Buy U.S. Gov't Bonds / THIRD LIBERTY LOAN." The signature of Sidney H. Riesenberg is printed at the bottom left. Lithographed poster, approx. 20 x 29.75 in., Lend As They Fight. Philadelphia: Ketterlinus, n.d., ca 1918. Poster features an illustration of two soldiers, one standing while another, wounded, leans against his legs. Both are shown shooting toward the enemy. Text at the bottom reads, "Buy More LIBERTY BONDS," with the signature of Sidney H. Riesenberg printed toward the bottom right. Lithographed poster, approx. 20 x 29.75 in., Good Bye, Dad, I'm Off To Fight For Old Glory, You Buy U.S. Gov't Bonds. New York: Sackett & Wilhelms Corp, n.d., ca 1918. Poster features illustration of a young soldier in uniform shaking the hand of an older man, with farmhouses and fields in the background. At bottom, text reads, "THIRD LIBERTY LOAN," with the signature of Lawrence Harris printed at the bottom left of illustration. Blue border surrounds content of broadside. Lithographed poster, approx. 20 x 29.75 in., Ring It Again, Buy U. S. Gov't Bonds. New York: Sackett & Wilhelms Corp, n.d., ca 1917. Poster features an illustration of a 1776-style gathering of men and women outside of Independence Hall, with the Liberty Bell featured prominently toward the top left. At bottom a scroll features text reading, "Third Liberty Loan." Lithographed poster, approx. 20 x 29.75 in., Come On! Philadelphia: Ketterlinus, 1918. Poster features a soldier poised to fight, wielding a bayonet, and standing over a fallen German soldier. Text at bottom reads, "buy more LIBERTY BONDS," while small print beside soldier reads, "Walter Whitehead, 1918." In order to help cover the expenses from during World War I, the U.S. Government issued liberty bonds, established through acts of Congress. The Third Liberty Loan Act, enacted on April 5, 1918, was an amendment to two previous acts, and allowed for a 4.5% interest rate. Expenses covered by the bonds included weaponry, medical and surgical supplies, and vehicles. The message of broadsides like the one featured was that non-soldiers could do their part in the war effort by purchasing bonds.