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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The result of careless talk
The Caption is The Result of Careless Talk. This is a play on the wartime slogan Careless talk costs lives. The Prime Minister exhorts This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945
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1945 Amusing Caption Careless Costs Exhorts Firm Forres Hold Innocence Innocent Kids Light Hearted Lives Married Minister Prime Regent Result Slogan Stand Sweet Tails Talk This
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The Result of Careless Talk: A WW2 Era Comic Postcard with a Playful Twist on the Iconic Slogan During the tumultuous times of the Second World War, when the fate of nations hung in the balance, a sense of unity and vigilance was essential. The British government, in an effort to encourage caution and discretion, launched the 'Careless Talk Costs Lives' campaign in 1941. This slogan, which was designed to remind people of the potential consequences of careless speech, became an integral part of the war effort. Amidst the seriousness and gravity of the war, a touch of humor emerged in the form of this charming comic postcard from the Mary Evans Picture Library, dated 1945. The image features two cute children, a little boy with a mischievous grin and a girl in a frilly wedding dress, standing in a garden. The boy, with a twirl of his cap, has inadvertently revealed a secret to the girl, represented by a pair of tails peeking out from behind a bush. The caption reads, 'The Result of Careless Talk.' This delightful postcard, published by Regent, is a testament to the power of wartime humor and the enduring innocence of childhood. The artist, Kit Forres, masterfully captures the essence of the era, creating a light-hearted and amusing moment amidst the challenges of the war. The Prime Minister's exhortation to 'stand together and hold firm' is echoed in the children's playful interaction, reminding us that even in the most trying of times, a sense of unity and a touch of humor can help us persevere.
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