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WWI Poster, Make us as proud of you as we are of him
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WWI Poster, Make us as proud of you as we are of him
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Make us as proud of you as we are of him! Poster issued August 1915. Date: 1915
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This powerful WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster, issued in August 1915, features a striking oval portrait of an unnamed soldier in full khaki uniform, gazing directly at the viewer with a steady, determined expression. The caption above his image reads, "Make us as proud of you as we are of him!" The use of the first-person plural pronoun "us" creates a sense of collective responsibility and shared pride, as if every viewer of the poster is being called upon to join the war effort and live up to the heroism and sacrifice of this soldier. The soldier's uniform is adorned with various insignia, including a blue ribbon and pendant, symbolizing bravery and honor. The psychological pressure, guilt, and shame felt by those who had not yet enlisted during the war are palpable in the poster's design, which seeks to elicit a strong emotional response from the audience. The poster's use of patriotic imagery and language reflects the intense national pride and sense of duty that characterized the war effort during this period. The soldier's portrait, along with the committee's call to action, serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families during the First World War, and the enduring legacy of their bravery and patriotism.
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