1969.278.019
Poster
World War I poster showing a sketch of two graves, an American flag, and a sign written in French. Printed text beneath the sketch shows a translation, "Here lie the first soldiers of the Illustrious Republic of the United States who fell on French soil for Justice and Liberty, November 3, 1917." Additional text notes "Private Hay, Private Enright, Private Gresham - soldiers, citizens, patriots - America salutes you!" Small printed text at the bottom of the poster shows "This poster is contributed by the Beck Engraving Company as an expression of complete unity with the aims and purposes of our National Government" and "Liberty Loan Committee, Third Federal Reserve District, Lincoln Building, Philadelphia."
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