WW1 poster, US Shipping Board
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WW1 poster, US Shipping Board
Poster, Rivets are Bayonets, Drive Them Home! US Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation.
circa 1918
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Media ID 14376318
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Bayonets Corporation Drive Emergency Rivets Shadow Shipping Stripes Workman Workmen
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative WWI poster, titled "Rivets are Bayonets, Drive Them Home! US Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation," dates back to circa 1918. The image captures the spirit of wartime patriotism and the collective effort towards the war effort. The silhouette of a soldier, with his bayonet replaced by a hammer and a rivet gun, is superimposed over a group of hardworking men, each focused intently on their task of constructing a ship. The men, dressed in work clothes and covered in dust and sweat, are shown in various stages of hammering rivets into the ship's hull. The red, white, and blue stripes of the American flag can be seen flying proudly in the background, while the grey, yellow, and green colors of the poster add a sense of depth and texture. The poster's powerful message encourages the men to drive their rivets, or "bayonets," home, just as a soldier would drive a bayonet into an enemy, emphasizing the importance of their work in building the ships that would help secure victory on the battlefield. This powerful image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and dedication of the men who worked tirelessly during the First World War to build the Emergency Fleet Corporation's ships, ensuring the United States had a formidable naval presence.
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