Original Item: Only One Available. This is a true piece of Americana! An original 1968 published version of James Montgomery Flagg’s work! This is a small size version printed on cardstock, measuring 11”x14”, which is perfect for display! The bottom right of the poster indicates that this poster was printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office in June of 1968. Great for the General Militaria, Art, or Vietnam War Collector!

The poster shows some signs of honest wear from period use and several decades of storage, but overall presents very well. There is even a period recruiter’s information stamped on the back of the poster bearing a Fort Meade, Maryland address. Posters of this size have become very popular the last few years as they take up less room. And are easily framed and stored.

World War I produced one of the most memorable images in American history: the U.S. Army recruiting poster that depicts a commanding Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer and urging young men to enlist in the war effort. Painted by noted U.S. illustrator James Montgomery Flagg, the image first appeared on the cover of the July 6, 1916, issue of Leslie’s Weekly magazine with the title “What Are You Doing for Preparedness?” The U.S. would not declare war on Germany until April of the next year, but the storm signals were clear. The image was later adapted by the U.S. Army for the poster with the new, unforgettable call to action. More than 4 million copies of it were printed between 1917 and 1918.

Ready for display!