WWII Posters For Sale

Fly - U.S. Army Air Forces

A WWII recruiting poster for the Army: "Fly - U.S. Army Air Forces."

Let Me Do the Talking

This not-so-subtle poster by artist Homer Ansley was used during WWII to remind citizens to be cautious about careless talk and let the military do the speaking with heavy weapons: "Let me do the talking! Serve in silence." From the norther California WPA Art Program between 1941 and 1943.

An Orderly Line Is a Safe Line

A poster promoting safety and orderly conduct during WWII civil defense air raid drills: "An orderly line is a safe line!" A Federal Art Project poster by Christopher DeNoon from the New York City Works Progress Administration War Service, between 1941 and 1943.

Let's Censor Our Conversation

This WWII Works Progress Administration/Federal Arts Project poster from 1943 for the War Services of Louisiana warns people to be cautious in discussing the war effort: "'Censored.' Let's censor our conversation about the war."

Keep Cool, Don't Scream

A Works Progress Administration/Federal Art Project poster provides instruction on proper air raid behavior: "Air raid precautions. Keep cool, don't scream, don't run, prevent disorder, obey all instructions." Illustrated by Charlotte Angus for the Pennsylvania Art WPA between 1941 and 1943.

Keep It To Yourself Buddy

This poster shows a soldier with a finger to his lips warning people not to be careless in what they say during WWII: "Keep it to yourself buddy." A WPA Art Project illustration by Russell W. Kraus between 1941 and 1943.

Support the War Effort: Sew For Victory

This WWII poster encourages women on the home front to "Sew For Victory" in support of the war. Designed by Pistchal for New York City WPA War Services between 1941 and 1943.

Let's Go Get 'em! U.S. Marines

This World War II recruiting poster shows marines bearing rifles with bayonets in a jungle: "Let's go get 'em! U.S. Marines," c. 1942.

Join the WAC now!

This WWII poster for the Recruiting Publicity Bureau of the United States Army was illustrated by artist Bradshaw Crandell, c. 1943. "Are you a girl with star-spangled heart? Join the WAC now! Thousands of Army jobs need filling! Women's Army Corp. United States Army."

Production, America's answer!

This promotional poster was created for the Office for Emergency Management, Division of Information, in 1941: "Production, America's answer!" Illustrated by Jean Carlu.

Make New Orleans a Safe Port of Departure

Illustrated by John McCrady for the WPA War Services in Louisiana between 1941 and 1943, this poster warns about the dangers of carless talk about ship departures: "This happens when you talk to others about ship sailings. Let's make New Orleans a safe port of departure."

War Industry Needs Water

A WWII poster promoting conservation of water in Philadelphia in support of war production. "War industry needs water. Protect production, use it wisely." Illustrated by Glenn Stuart Pearce at some point between 1941 and 1943 for the WPA Federal Art Project in Philadelphia.

Stop and get your free fag bag

A WWII WPA poster from the War Services Project in Pennsylvania: "Stop and get your free fag bag Careless matches aid the Axis." The poster encourages the use of a "fag bag" for disposal of matches. "Fag" is a colloquialism for cigarettes commonly used during the '40s. Illustrated by Louis Hirshman some time between 1941 and 1943.

This Is Your Air Raid Protection

A WWII WPA poster for the Pennsylvania State Council of Defense encouraging civilians to be properly prepared for air raids. "This is Your Air Raid Protection. Get it Now." Illustrated by Zebedee Johnson, c. 1941.

Decontamination Squads

This WWII-era poster encourages civilians to join civil defense squads; "Join Now. The Office of Civilian Defense Needs You For Decontamination Squads." Illustrated by Louisiana W.P.A. War Services, c. 1943.

Enlist Now! U.S. Coast Guard

This WWII poster encourages boat owners to enlist in the U.S. Coast Guard: "Operators of Small Boats. Enlist Now! U.S. Coast Guard. Recruiting Station, 146 Baronne St., New Orleans, La." Created by WPA War Services of Louisiana, circa 1942.

Grow It Yourself

This WWII poster for the U.S. Department of Agriculture was used to promote victory gardens. It reads, "Grow It Yourself. Plan a Farm Garden Now. Rural Electrification Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture." Illustrated by Herbert Bayer, circa 1942.

Careless Talk Costs Lives

This WWII poster warns that irresponsible communication may harm the war effort. Illustrated by Al Doria for the WPA War Service of Louisiana, 1943.

Keep Calm and Carry On Poster (Original Red)

Designed by the British Ministry of Information during WWII, the Keep Calm and Carry On poster was used to calm the nerves of the public and help boost morale, circa 1939. Our poster is faithful to the original in typography, proportion and spacing, as opposed to other "Keep Calm" posters that can be found oline, which are made with modern, computer-generated graphics.

In addition to the original Keep Calm and Carry On red, we have made posters in colors that may be more suitable for your decor: Aqua, blue, chartreuse, green, orange, pink, purple, royal blue, turquoise, yellow with white type and yellow with black type.

Keep Calm and Carry On (Aqua)

This is an aqua version of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster designed by the British Ministry of Information during WWII. This poster is faithful to the original in typography, proportion and spacing, but we have modified the color to be suitable for more decors.

Complete Keep Calm and Carry On color selection: Red, aqua, blue, chartreuse, green, orange, pink, purple, royal bue, turquoise, yellow with white type and yellow with black type.

Keep Calm and Carry On (Blue)

This is a blue version of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster designed by the British Ministry of Information during WWII. This poster is faithful to the original in typography, proportion and spacing, but we have modified the color to be suitable for more decors.

Complete Keep Calm and Carry On color selection: Red, aqua, blue,chartreuse, green, orange,pink,purple, royal bue, turquoise, yellow with white type and yellow with black type.

Keep Calm and Carry On (Royal Blue)

This is a royal blue version of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster designed by the British Ministry of Information during WWII. This poster is faithful to the original in typography, proportion and spacing, but we have modified the color to be suitable for more decors.

Complete Keep Calm and Carry On color selection: Red, aqua, blue, chartreuse, green, orange, pink, purple, royal blue, turquoise, yellow with white type and yellow with black type.

Keep Calm and Carry On (Turquoise)

This is a turquoise version of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster designed by the British Ministry of Information during WWII. This poster is faithful to the original in typography, proportion and spacing, but we have modified the color to be suitable for more decors.

Complete Keep Calm and Carry On color selection: Red, aqua, blue, chartreuse, green, orange, pink, purple, royal blue, turquoise, yellow with white type and yellow with black type.

Keep Calm and Carry On (Purple)

This is a purple version of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster designed by the British Ministry of Information during WWII. This poster is faithful to the original in typography, proportion and spacing, but we have modified the color to be suitable for more decors.

Complete Keep Calm and Carry On color selection: Red, aqua, blue, chartreuse, green, orange, pink, purple, royal blue, turquoise, yellow with white type and yellow with black type.

Keep Calm and Carry On (Chartreuse)

This is a chartreuse version of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster designed by the British Ministry of Information during WWII. This poster is faithful to the original in typography, proportion and spacing, but we have modified the color to be suitable for more decors.

Complete Keep Calm and Carry On color selection: Red, aqua, blue, chartreuse, green, orange, pink, purple, royal blue, turquoise, yellow with white type and yellow with black type.

Keep Calm and Carry On (Pink)

This is a pink version of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster designed by the British Ministry of Information during WWII. This poster is faithful to the original in typography, proportion and spacing, but we have modified the color to be suitable for more decors.

Complete Keep Calm and Carry On color selection: Red, aqua, blue, chartreuse, green, orange, pink, purple, royal blue, turquoise, yellow with white type and yellow with black type.

Keep Calm and Carry On (Green)

This is a green version of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster designed by the British Ministry of Information during WWII. This poster is faithful to the original in typography, proportion and spacing, but we have modified the color to be suitable for more decors.

Complete Keep Calm and Carry On color selection: Red, aqua, blue, chartreuse, green, orange, pink, purple, royal blue, turquoise, yellow with white type and yellow with black type.

Keep Calm and Carry On (Orange)

This is an orange version of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster designed by the British Ministry of Information during WWII. This poster is faithful to the original in typography, proportion and spacing, but we have modified the color to be suitable for more decors.

Complete Keep Calm and Carry On color selection: Red, aqua, blue, chartreuse, green, orange, pink, purple, royal blue, turquoise, yellow with white type and yellow with black type.

Keep Calm and Carry On (Yellow and White)

This is a yellow and white version of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster designed by the British Ministry of Information during WWII. This poster is faithful to the original in typography, proportion and spacing, but we have modified the color to be suitable for more decors.

Complete Keep Calm and Carry On color selection: Red, aqua, blue, chartreuse, green, orange, pink, purple, royal blue, turquoise, yellow with white type and yellow with black type.

Keep Calm and Carry On (Yellow and Black)

This is a yellow and black version of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster designed by the British Ministry of Information during WWII. This poster is faithful to the original in typography, proportion and spacing, but we have modified the color to be suitable for more decors.

Complete Keep Calm and Carry On color selection: Red, aqua, blue, chartreuse, green, orange, pink, purple, royal bue, turquoise, yellow with white type and yellow with black type.

Ready: Join U.S. Marines

WWII U.S. Marines recruiting poster. Printed by Alpha Litho. Co. of Camden, N.J., 1942.

Buy War Stamps & Bonds

Created at some point between 1941 and 1943 this poster from the WPA War Services of Louisiana encourages the purchase of war stamps and bonds during WWII: "He gives 100%, you can lend 10%. Buy War Stamps & Bonds." Illustrated by John McCrady.

A Message From America

This WWII-era poster titled "A Message From America" shows sailors loading ammunition into a cannon. Illustrated by Hayden Hayden and printed by the Kemper-Thomas Company of Cincinnati, c. 1943.

America Calling

"America Calling. Take your place in civilian defense. Consult your nearest defense council." Government Printing Office, 1941.

Classes in War Training

A WWII poster promoting Federal government sponsored classes in industry related occupations to aid the war effort, at the University of Southern California, War Training Office. Illustrated as part of the WPA Federal Art Project some time between 1941 and 1943.

Keep Mum Chum

This poster was issued during WWII by the Missouri WPA Art Project to remind people that careless communication could be harmful to the war effort, circa 1942.

Your Wartime Duty

A poster for The New York City Department of Water Supply, Gas & Electricity urging people to conserve water: "Your wartime duty! Don't waste water. Do not use hose for washing your automobile. Do use water from a pail." Silkscreen illustration by Earl Kerkam between 1941 and 1943 as part of the New York City Works Progress Administration War Services.

Are You Helping with Salvage?

This WWII poster shows a man welding and sea planes in an effort to encourage citizen participation in salvage for the war effort. Text at the bottom of the poster reads, "War Production Board. Designed & Produced by Work Projects Administration. So. Calif." Circa 1941.

Buy War Bonds

A WWII poster promoting war bonds: "If you can't go buy war bonds. Our bonds are their security!! This hotel pledges a 100% payroll allotment." Illustrated as part of the WPA Federal Art Project some time between 1941 and 1943.

Loose Talk Can Cost Lives

Providing a not-so-subtle reminder during WWII: "Quiet! Loose Talk Can Cost Lives." Illustrated by Dal Holcomb, 1942.

Closed for the Duration

"Closed for the Duration. Loose talk can cost lives." WWII homefront illustration by Howard Scott, 1942.

Hitler May be Listening

"Loose talk can cost lives." Hitler may be listening, 1942. Illustrated by John Holmgren.

Who Wants to Know?

Who wants to know? Silence means security, 1942.

Do Not Be a Dope

Don't be a dope and spread inside dope. Loose talk can cost lives. Illustrated by C.C. Beall, 1942.

Bits of Careless Talk

Bits of careless talk are pieced together by the enemy. Illustrated by Stevan Dohanos, c. 1943.

Silence Means Security

From WWII, Silence Means Security, c. 1943. This poster was originally produced by The Office for Emergency Management via the Bureau of Special Services of the Office of War Information.

Taking VD Home Too, Sailor?

From WWII and the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, "Taking VD Home Too, Sailor?" Bode, c. 1945.

Both Barrels

From WWII and the Office of Emergency Management, "Give 'Em Both Barrels". Jean Carlu, c. 1942.

I Am Proud

From WWII and the War Manpower Commission, "I'm Proud ... my husband wants me to do my part." John Newton Howitt, 1944.

Yours For Victory

From WWII and the U.S. Army Conservation Program, "Yours for Victory. Take care of 'em." Ernest Hamlin Baker.

It is Plain Horse Sense

From WWII and the National Committee for Conservation of Man-Power in War Industries, "It's plain horse sense. Act, think safety." Stanley Ekman.

Choose the Regular Army Air Forces

From WWII, "Today's proving ground . . . Tomorrow's planes, engines, radar and radio. Choose the Regular Army Air Forces for your career." Ott.

Keep Your Mouth Shut

From WWII and the U.S. Government Printing Office, "Don't be a sucker! Keep your mouth shut."

Sailor Beware!

From WWII, "Sailor beware! Loose talk can cost lives." 1942.

War Traffic Must Come First

From WWII, "War Traffic Must Come First. Don't Waste Transportation. Association of American Railroads in Cooperation with the Office of Defense Transportation." Fred Chance.

Dont Waste Water

From WWII, "Don't Waste Water." Philadelphia Council of Defense. Illustrated by Raymond Willcox, c. 1941.