Over the top for you - Buy US gov t bonds, Third Liberty Loa

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Over the top for you - Buy US gov t bonds, Third Liberty Loa

Over the top for you - Buy US gov t bonds, Third Liberty Loan. Poster showing a soldier clutching an American flag. Date 1918

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Bonds Liberty Loan

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is a powerful and evocative poster from 1918, created to encourage Americans to invest in U.S. Treasury bonds during World War I. The image features a determined and heroic soldier, his face set with determination, clutching an American flag in one hand and extending the other hand towards the viewer, as if to implore them to take action. The soldier's uniform is adorned with medals and insignia, symbolizing his bravery and sacrifice on the battlefield. The background of the poster is a chaotic scene of war, with explosions and smoke filling the sky, and soldiers engaged in fierce combat. The caption above the soldier reads, "Over the Top for You," a reference to the tactic of soldiers charging over the top of trenches and into enemy lines, a dangerous and often fatal maneuver. The caption below the soldier urges, "Buy more Third Liberty Bonds. Buy $100 more." The Third Liberty Loan was a fundraising campaign initiated by the U.S. government to finance the war effort. The bonds offered a guaranteed return on investment and were seen as a patriotic duty for Americans to support the war effort. The poster's use of a soldier as a symbol of bravery and sacrifice was an effective way to appeal to the patriotic sentiments of the American people and encourage them to invest in the bonds. This poster is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during wartime and the importance of unity and support during times of crisis. It is a powerful piece of propaganda that effectively communicates the message of the Third Liberty Loan campaign and continues to resonate with viewers today.

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