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Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. American World War II poster for the Thirteenth Naval District of the U. S. Navy, c1942, warning against the dangers of careless talk. Silkscreen by Edward T. Grigware for the Works Progress Administrations Federal Art Project

Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. American World War II poster for the Thirteenth Naval District of the U. S. Navy, c1942, warning against the dangers of careless talk. Silkscreen by Edward T. Grigware for the Works Progress Administrations Federal Art Project


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Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. American World War II poster for the Thirteenth Naval District of the U. S. Navy, c1942, warning against the dangers of careless talk. Silkscreen by Edward T. Grigware for the Works Progress Administrations Federal Art Project

WORLD WAR II POSTER, c1942.
Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. American World War II poster for the Thirteenth Naval District of the U.S. Navy, c1942, warning against the dangers of careless talk. Silkscreen by Edward T. Grigware for the Works Progress Administrations Federal Art Project

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1942 Allied Careless Talk Citizen Conversation Edward Enemy Federal Arts Project Globe Hand Head Home Front Listening Personification Poster Quiet Silkscreen Telephone Typeface Us Navy Warning World World War Ii


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is a powerful World War II poster that serves as a reminder of the dangers of careless talk. Created by Edward T. Grigware for the Thirteenth Naval District of the U. S. Navy in 1942, this silkscreen print was part of the Works Progress Administrations Federal Art Project. The poster features a woman with her hand to her mouth, symbolizing the need for secrecy and caution when discussing sensitive information. A telephone and globe are depicted in the background, representing communication and global awareness. Through personification, this artwork emphasizes that even seemingly innocent conversations can be overheard by enemy spies who may use them against us. The bold typeface used for "Keep Mum - The World Has Ears" further reinforces this message. This poster served as an important tool on the home front during World War II, reminding citizens to be vigilant and mindful of their words. It aimed to instill a sense of responsibility among Americans towards protecting national security. Today, this iconic image continues to resonate as a reminder that our actions have consequences beyond what we may perceive. It serves as a historical artifact showcasing how art played an essential role in shaping public opinion and promoting wartime efforts during one of humanity's darkest times.

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