They Kept the Sea Lanes Open Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan

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They Kept the Sea Lanes Open
Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan

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An original propaganda poster encouraging the investment in Victory Liberty Loans for the war effort. The main image shows a surfaced U-Boat surrendering to an American warship in the foreground, while a large looming transport ship safely sails in the background.

Artist: Shafer, L. A.
Issued by the United States Department of the Treasury. War Loan Organization

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73.7 x 99.1cm (29 x 39 in)

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