What are United States Posters?
United States posters are a form of American graphic art that have been used historically as both a form of propaganda and as a way to market various products and services They have a wide variety of purposes, from informing people about a product or event to expressing political arguments. While most US posters are made of paper, some are printed on canvas and can be hung on walls like paintings.
The five best examples of United States posters are listed below:
1. Uncle Sam - First created in 1852, this iconic figure adorned recruitment posters for the US military during World War I and II. The phrase “I Want YOU” is often used to accompany the image of Uncle Sam.
2. Rosie the Riveter - This 1940s poster was used to encourage women to work in factories and ship yards during WWII. The phrase “We Can Do It!” often accompanies the image of a woman worker.
3. Have You Forgotten - This poster, featuring a picture of the World Trade Center towers in New York City, was created after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. The text reads “Have You Forgotten?” and is meant to remind viewers of the importance of remembering the tragedy and fighting against it.
4. Roscoe the Raccoon - Created in the 1950s, this poster is meant to encourage people to vote. The image of a voter-raccoon wearing a hat and holding a ballot is accompanied by the phrase “Go ahead, Vote!”
5. The Social Security Poster - This poster was created in 1935 to inform people about President Roosevelt’s Social Security Act. The poster shows a man in a wheelchair looking up at a SSA building with the words “Your Security Is Our Concern” superimposed.