Original Item. Only One Available. Concerns about national security intensify in wartime. During World War II, the Government alerted citizens to the presence of enemy spies and saboteurs lurking just below the surface of American society. "Careless talk" posters warned people that small snippets of information regarding troop movements or other logistical details would be useful to the enemy. Well-meaning citizens could easily compromise national security and soldiers' safety with careless talk.

“Words are ammunition. Each word an American utters either helps or hurts the war effort. He must stop rumors. He must challenge the cynic and the appeaser. He must not speak recklessly. He must remember that the enemy is listening.”

-Government Information Manual for the Motion Picture Industry Office of War Information

“Some Birds Talk Too Much” is a WWII poster created to help raise awareness of espionage. During the Second World War, there was a constant concern in the United States about inappropriate information being overheard by enemy agents both domestically and abroad. The poster measures 14 x 22” and is in great shape. The only notable issues are some tears along the side of the poster, and the three holes at the left side which appear to have been to mount it in a large album of some sort.

There are crease marks present which is normal for War Time posters. They were folded after printing to make the shipping and distribution process easier.

Comes ready to mount, frame and display!