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This World War I poster, commissioned by the U.S. Food Administration, urges American citizens to conserve wheat as a way to support troops fighting overseas. The image, illustrated by Harvey Dunn, depicts American soldiers advancing courageously over a ridge, bayonets fixed, in a dramatic, action-filled scene that underscores the sacrifices made by those on the front lines.
The powerful slogan "They Are Giving All—Will You Send Them Wheat?" appeals directly to the viewer's sense of duty and patriotism, linking civilian food conservation with the survival and success of American soldiers. The U.S. Food Administration encouraged Americans to voluntarily ration their consumption of staple foods like wheat to ensure adequate supplies for the war effort. The dynamic composition, with soldiers charging under a turbulent sky, reinforces the urgency and gravity of the appeal.
This poster is an example of how visual propaganda was used effectively during WWI to rally support from the home front, blending emotional appeal with patriotic duty to inspire collective action.
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