Original WWI Food Will Win The War Poster

Description

View Original WWI Food Will Win The War Poster with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Part for the war effort during World War I as well. campaign initiated by the newly appointed head of the agency, Herbert Hoover. The secondary object, however, and of hardly less importance, [is] to. Professionally Linen backed  ($200 value) -  The process is fully reversible and preservative according to archival standards. Size: 30x20in Artist: Chambers, Charles Edward Original poster in fantastic shape as it's over 100 years old.  When most people think of wartime food rationing, they often think of World War II. However, civilians were encouraged to do their  part for the war effort during World War I as well. This colorful poster by artist Charles E. Chambers was issued by the  United States Food Administration to encourage voluntary food conservation. "Food Will Win the War" was the name of the  campaign initiated by the newly appointed head of the agency, Herbert Hoover. Food was necessary not only to feed America’s  growing Army, but to help relieve famine in Europe, in part to prevent the overthrow of European governments and the spread of  communism. On April 25, 1919, Hoover wrote: "Of course, the prime objective of the United States in undertaking the fight against  famine in Europe is to save the lives of starving people. The secondary object, however, and of hardly less importance, [is] to  defeat Anarchy, which is the handmaiden of Hunger." Compare at David Pollack posters. Google "David Pollack Posters Food Will Win The War English Original WWI Poster" This poster is in better condition and is priced below retail Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Militaria › WW I (1914-18) › Original Period Items › United States › Posters & Prints.

Country of Origin

United States

Conflict

WW I (1914-18)

Theme

Militaria

Original/Reproduction

Original

Region of Origin

United States