We Can Do it! Propaganda on the American Home Front in World War II

Join us, in honor of the 80th anniversary of V-E (Victory in Europe) Day, for We Can Do It! The Indian Temple Mound Museum’s Michael Weech will discuss the art, aims, and effects of domestic propaganda in the United States during World War II. While many media types will be presented, the talk will focus on the iconic war posters. These war posters called men to enlist, children to spend their allowance on war bonds, and everyone to help out the war effort. The art created to promote the war effort was carefully crafted and presented to appeal to patriotism and emotion. Learn about Uncle Sam, Rosie the Riveter, and how loose lips might sink ships.