A World War I Liberty Bond poster designed by artist Eugenie DeLand in 1917, featuring the Statue of Liberty silhouetted against a sky painted in the colors of the American flag. The text reads "Sunrise or Sunset, Own a Liberty Bond," with smaller print identifying Liberty Bonds as U.S. Government bonds described as "the best security in the world" that "bear interest and are readily saleable." Liberty Bonds were a cornerstone of the U.S. war financing strategy, with the government ultimately running four Liberty Loan drives between 1917 and 1918 that raised approximately $17 billion to fund American participation in the war.
Join the Air Service--Learn-Earn / W.Z. ; Forbes, Boston
A 1917 recruitment poster urges young Americans to “Join the Air Service—Learn-Earn,” reflecting the rapid expansion of military aviation during World War I. Centered on the bold star insignia of the U.S. Army Air Service, the design features airplanes and dirigibles that represent the emerging importance of air power in modern warfare. In the foreground, ground crew members prepare an aircraft, emphasizing the technical skills and labor required behind the scenes.