Fine Art Print : President Woodrow Wilson draft selection, USA
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President Woodrow Wilson draft selection, USA
President Woodrow Wilson being blindfolded before he makes the first serial number selection for American men to be drafted into service in World War One. Date: September 1917
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Media ID 14135544
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Blindfold Blindfolded Container Draft Dramatic Draw Luck Random Selection Serial Suspense Wilson Woodrow Drafted
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the historic moment of President Woodrow Wilson making the first draft selection during World War One. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the solemnity and gravity of the situation as Wilson, blindfolded, prepares to determine the fate of American men. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your space with this stunning, high-quality print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant and historic moment captured in September 1917, President Woodrow Wilson stands before a glass container filled with numbered slips, each representing an American man eligible for the military draft during World War One. With a solemn expression and a blindfold covering his eyes, Wilson reaches out to make the first selection, marking the beginning of a random and suspenseful process that would determine the fate of countless young lives. The theatrical and dramatic nature of the scene underscores the gravity of the situation, as the suspense builds in the room and outside, millions of families held their breath, waiting to see if their loved one would be called to serve in the army or navy. The use of a blindfold ensured that the selection was fair and unbiased, adding an element of luck to the drafting process. This powerful image is a testament to the sacrifices made by the American people during the Great War and serves as a reminder of the historical significance of this pivotal moment in our nation's history.
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