USA: First World War naval recruitment poster, US Navy, 1918

A recruitment poster for the United States Navy from 1918. Prior to the outbreak of World War I, military recruitment in the US was conducted primarily by individual states. Upon entering the war, however, the federal government took on an increased role, using five basic appeals to motivate these campaigns: patriotism (the most prevalent theme), job/career/education, adventure/challenge, social status, and travel.

Copyright:

Supplier: CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Photographer:

Library of Congress

Credit:

Pictures From History