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Back our girls over there United War Work Campaign
Back our girls over there United War Work Campaign. YWCA poster for the United War Work Campaign showing a young woman seated at a switchboard with soldiers in the background. Date 1918
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This evocative poster from 1918, titled "Back Our Girls Over There United War Work Campaign," is a poignant reminder of the crucial role women played during World War I. The image features a young woman diligently working at a switchboard, her determined expression contrasting with the soldiers in uniform in the background, who appear to be looking on with admiration and appreciation. The United War Work Campaign was an initiative launched by the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in the United States to support the war effort. The campaign aimed to raise funds and provide essential services to soldiers and their families, as well as to support women who were working in factories and other industries to fill the roles left vacant by men who had gone to fight. The poster's use of symbolism is noteworthy. The title "Back Our Girls Over There" suggests a call to action, urging people to support the women who were working to keep the country running while men were away at war. The image of the woman at the switchboard, with the soldiers in the background, underscores the idea of women stepping up to take on new responsibilities and to ensure the continuity of essential services. The poster's design is also noteworthy for its use of color and composition. The red, white, and blue color palette reflects the patriotic sentiment of the time, while the strong lines and clear typography convey a sense of urgency and determination. Overall, this poster is a powerful reminder of the important contributions made by women during World War I, and the ways in which they helped to keep the country going during a time of great upheaval and change.
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