Description: Thanks for looking. Check out our store for current promotions and to see our product categories. Please save us as a seller to see new listings. This is an art print reproduction of the original. Shipping is always combined. Images are printed centered and as large as possible on the photo paper size indicated in the title or selected (when available). There will be a ¼” margin on either side of the long dimension of the image. Printed on high-quality satin luster paper Watermark will be removed Prints are mailed flat During World War II, the United States government encouraged its citizens to plant "Victory Gardens" to supplement their food rations and support the war effort. This poster, titled "Plant a Victory Garden," was part of a broader campaign to promote self-sufficiency and reduce demand on public food supplies, which were heavily strained due to the war. Victory Gardens were small vegetable plots grown in private homes, schools, and community spaces, allowing more commercially grown food to be sent to troops overseas. The poster features a family actively working in their garden, symbolizing the collective effort of Americans on the home front. A man in a striped shirt and hat uses a hoe to tend the soil, while a woman bends down to plant seeds or harvest produce. A young boy, dressed in a striped sailor suit, cheerfully holds a basket overflowing with vegetables, including corn, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, and radishes. This image is meant to inspire citizens by depicting gardening as a patriotic and enjoyable activity for all members of the family, contributing directly to the war effort.The slogan "Our Food Is Fighting" at the bottom emphasizes the critical link between homegrown food and the nation's military strength. By growing their own vegetables, citizens could ensure that more resources were available to feed soldiers and allies fighting abroad. The poster's use of bright colors and dynamic poses conveys a sense of energy and optimism, reinforcing the idea that every American could play a part in achieving victory by being resourceful and industrious at home.The U.S. government, through agencies like the Office of War Information and the Department of Agriculture, heavily promoted Victory Gardens as a key component of civilian support for the war. By the end of the war, over 20 million Victory Gardens were planted across the United States, producing nearly 40% of the nation's fresh vegetables. This movement not only bolstered food supplies but also fostered a sense of community and shared purpose among Americans.TEXTPLANT A VICTORY GARDENOUR FOOD IS FIGHTINGA GARDEN WILL MAKE YOUR RATIONS GO FURTHEROBJECTSHoe, gardening gloves, produce basket, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, radishes, woman’s dress, striped sailor suit, hat, gardening tools
Price: 8.96 USD
Location: Loganville, Georgia
End Time: 2024-12-05T20:45:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Print
Subject: World War II
