Office Of War Information Collection

Soldier trainees work on "Flying Patch, "a Currtiss "Warhawk"
5895273 Soldier trainees work on " Flying Patch, " a Currtiss " Warhawk" fighter plane without engine or tail assembly, with simulated bullet holes and patches

SYMBOLS: WORLD WAR II. American symbols for various organizations and war funds during World War II

Dorothea Lange, Resettlement Administration photographer, 1936 (b / w photo)
XOS1249072 Dorothea Lange, Resettlement Administration photographer, 1936 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Liberty cargo ship convoy, 1940s C014 / 0525
Liberty cargo ships in a convoy at sea during the Second World War (1939-1945). These cargo ships were built by the USA to replace wartime losses in the merchant fleets of the Allied nations

Sheepherder filling water bag, 1939
Sheepherder filling water bag, Rosebud County, Montana, USA. Photographed in June 1939 by photographer Arthur Rothstein (1915-1985)

US Navy and aeroplanes, World War II C016 / 6356
US Navy and aeroplanes, World War II. US Navy cruiser and battleships with naval aeroplanes overhead. The US Navy grew rapidly during this period

Refrigerating crates of oranges, 1940s C014 / 0534
Refrigerating crates of oranges. Worker loading oranges into a refrigerator railway car at a co-operative orange packing factory, Redlands, California, USA

Military fingerprinting, 1930s C014 / 0461
Military fingerprinting. Uniformed man taking fingerprints during the 1930s. The ridges on the skin of human fingertips, a distinct and unique pattern

Evicted sharecropper farmers, 1939 C014 / 0519
Evicted sharecropper farmers. Tents and vehicles of sharecroppers that have been evicted from farms in Missouri, USA, in January 1939

VE Day crowd, London, 1945 C014 / 2066
VE Day crowd. Large crowds gathered in London, UK, on 8 May 1945 to celebrate the end of hostilities in Europe during the Second World War

Refrigerator, 1940s C014 / 0468
Refrigerator. Woman demonstrating proper use of a refrigerator in the USA in the 1940s as part of a public information photo-shoot

Emergency war housing, 1945 C014 / 0455
Emergency war housing. Prefabricated housing model at Scott Circle, Washington DC, USA, during the Second World War. Plans from March 1945 were to ship 30

Patent medicine salesman, 1939 C014 / 8752
Patent medicine salesman (right) with a feathered headdress, showing remedies to US workers outside a tobacco warehouse where farming auction sales are being held

Machine gun production, World War II. Irish female worker using a lathe to produce a Bren light machine gun at a munitions factory

Blood plasma transfusion, World War II C016 / 4573
Blood plasma transfusion, World War II. US soldiers and medics attending a wounded soldier who is being given a blood plasma transfusion

North American P-51 Mustang, 1942 C016 / 4559
North American P-51 Mustang. This aircraft, manufactured by North American Aviation, entered service in 1942. It was used primarily by the US Air Force and the Royal Air Force

Aircraft parts factory, World War II C016 / 4509
Aircraft parts factory. Workers assembling and manufacturing aircraft parts in Australia circa 1943 during World War II. This part of the factory is manufacturing aircraft wings made from Canadian

Washing machine, 1940s C016 / 2552
Washing machine rinsing. Woman following wartime instructions to drain and rinse her washing machine. Home maintenance was necessary because US domestic washing machine production was suspended after

Donor blood processing, 1942 C016 / 2546
Donor blood processing. Medical worker handling blood donor transfusion bottles. This processing is taking place in October 1942, during World War II, at Baxter Laboratories, Glenview, Illinois, USA

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The Office of War Information: Capturing the Essence of a Nation at War Step into the world of the Office of War Information, where soldiers without guns become heroes in their own right. In this vibrant 1944 colour lithograph, we witness soldier trainees diligently working on the "Flying Patch, " a Currtiss "Warhawk" aircraft. Their dedication and commitment to defending our nation are truly awe-inspiring. But war is not just fought on battlefields; it extends far beyond that. Ten years ago, Nazis burned books to suppress knowledge and freedom. However, this Second World War anti-Nazi propaganda poster issued by the United States Office of War Information reminds us that free Americans can still read them today. It serves as a powerful reminder of our unwavering commitment to liberty and intellectual freedom. Propaganda played an influential role during WWII, shaping public opinion and rallying support against Hitler's regime. The rehearsals for radio shows like "You Can't Do Business With Hitler" were crucial in disseminating information effectively. These captivating images from c1942 showcase individuals passionately engaging in radio propaganda efforts, highlighting their determination to expose Nazi atrocities. Dorothea Lange, renowned Resettlement Administration photographer from 1936 onwards, captured poignant moments that depicted both struggle and resilience during challenging times. Her black-and-white photographs serve as windows into history itself – evoking emotions while shedding light on important social issues faced by ordinary people across America. In these snapshots frozen in time, we glimpse other aspects of wartime life too – Liberty cargo ship convoys sailing through treacherous waters amidst enemy threats; sheepherders filling water bags under scorching sunrays; US Navy personnel working tirelessly alongside aeroplanes soaring through skies filled with uncertainty. Even mundane tasks took on new significance during those tumultuous years - refrigerating crates full of oranges became symbolic reminders that life must go on despite adversity; military fingerprinting became a necessary measure to ensure security and protect our nation.