"I Want YOU!" – The Story Behind One of the Most Famous ...
Dec 12, 2016 · With America again at war in 1941, the “I Want YOU” poster was suddenly back in demand. Millions more were printed by the U.S. Army and distributed nationwide. It was evidently just as effective the second time around.
I Want You: The Story Behind the Iconic Recruitment Poster
Apr 6, 2017 · 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...
The History Behind America’s Iconic ‘Uncle Sam, I Want You ...
Mar 22, 2024 · The WWI-era phrase, "Uncle Sam, I Want You," and its iconic poster have created the most enduring image of American propaganda.
These Powerful Posters Persuaded Americans It Was Time to ...
Apr 5, 2017 · The Smithsonian offers a rare opportunity to see an original iconic Uncle Sam “I Want You” poster, among others, of the World War I era.
The History Behind America’s Iconic WWI ‘Uncle Sam, I Want ...
Mar 22, 2024 · The origins of the “Uncle Sam, I Want You” poster are deeply rooted in American history. The image, synonymous with military recruitment, was first introduced in a July 1916 issue of Leslie Weekly magazine, with the poster debuting the following year.
The Uncle Sam ‘I Want YOU’ poster is 100 years old. Almost ...
Apr 3, 2017 · These attributes belonged to Uncle Sam, as seen in the famed “I want YOU for U.S. Army” poster that helped recruit legions of young men to fight in World Wars I and II.
I Want You for the US Army Poster: A Historical Look at the ...
Jul 13, 2023 · The iconic "I Want You for the U.S. Army" poster has become an integral part of American history and culture. This poster, featuring a stern-looking Uncle Sam pointing his finger directly at the viewer, was first created in 1917 during World War I …