From Vintage Art Printers' collection of classic WPA posters, this print is a wonderful piece of American history. During the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Works Progress Administration as a strategy for putting Americans back to work. The WPA had a lasting effect on the United States — roads, trails, buildings, and posters that reveal the ideas and values of the times. WPA artists created posters that promoted public health, encouraged economic development, advertised theatrical performances and art shows, and helped Americans cope with the challenges of the depression. This classic print is a timeless piece of Americana. Its bold colors and strong imagery reveal everyday life in the United States. Make it yours today.
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Shame May Be Fatal 1937 WPA Poster
From Zazzle's vast collection of Work Projects Administration (WPA) and War posters–an amazing assortment of iconic images designed to promote the arts, public welfare, and patriotism–This commemorative poster print features a poster created by Foster Humfreville, encouraging persons with syphilis to seek proper treatment as soon as possible, created in 1937.
Marines – active service – land, sea, air print
From Zazzle's vast collection of Work Projects Administration (WPA) and War posters–an amazing assortment of iconic images designed to promote the arts, public welfare, and patriotism–This commemorative poster print features a U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing marine with a rifle patrolling docks. Published between 1914 and 1918.
Nashville, TN Panoramic Map – 1897 Poster
From the largest and most comprehensive cartographic collection in the world, Zazzle brings you this commemorative poster print featuring a panoramic view of the city of Nashville, Tennessee and the Centennial Exposition was originally produced by the Henderson Lithography Co. in 1897. The map shows the special buildings erected for the celebration of the Centennial Exposition and points of interest in Nashville more than a century ago. The printed detail is outstanding.
Now All Together World War 2 T-shirts
World War 2 gifts and shirts reflecting a rich historic era.
Custom Christmas Ornament – Graduation Gift
Elegant Graduation Ornament – Garnet & Gold school colors. Celebrate and congraulate your favorite Grad with fun customized graduation gifts, t-shirts, mugs, greeting cards, invitations, postage, hats, magnets, and matching grad gifts. Add your name, school name, or custom text to create a unique and personalized graduation. Makes a great Christmas or Holiday gift for the Graduate on your list.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA Inauguration Commemorative Postcards
OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY. We have all be witnesses to history when Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the US on inauguration day January 20, 2009. Commemorate this historical occasion with wonderful keepsakes and souvenirs from Obama Inauguration