WWI, United War Work Campaign, 1918

"Entitled: "Lighten his load! Give and give and give United War-Work Campaign, November 11th to 18th". Poster showing a soldier carrying another soldier on his back during winter, they are holding mugs from which steam is rising and they have big smiles on their faces. Also shown are emblems from the following organizations: War Camp Community Service; National Catholic War Council; YWCA; American Library Association; YMCA; Jewish Welfare Board - U.S. Army and Navy; and The Salvation Army. During World War I, the YMCA raised and spent over $155, 000, 000 on welfare efforts for American soldiers. They deployed over 25, 000 staff in military units and bases from Siberia to Egypt to France. They took over the military's morale and comfort operations worldwide. No artist credited."

Picture No

10978260

Media ID

47618787

Size

4800px x 2431px (2.8MB)

Credit

Source

Photo Researchers

Date

1918