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  And they thought we couldn't fight : Victory Liberty Loan

  Prior to WWI America’s army wasn’t the super power that it is today and was thought by much of the world to be weak. Here an American soldier unsubtly disproves this notion. Artist Vic Forsythe (1885-1962) worked for William Randolph Hearst at the New York Journal.
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  Back our girls over there - YWCA

  The war opened a variety of employment opportunities to women. A 1918 YMCA “War Work for Women” pamphlet cited 1.5 million women engaged in “War Orders.” This YMCA poster by Clarence F. Underwood (1871-1929) illustrates a Signal Corps worker. Known as “Hello Girls” these women wore military uniforms and conformed to military law but were considered civilian military employees.
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  Central Hall at the Southern Exposition

  Color illustration from a German language newspaper of the central hall of the exposition building.
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  Central Nave of the Southern Exposition's Main Building

  The central nave of the Southern Exposition's main building, looking to the north.
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  Color print of The Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, Fought October 8, 1862.

  Color print of The Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, Fought October 8, 1862.
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  For Home and Country

  Poster for the Victory Liberty Loan campaign this one depicts a solider home from battle, embracing his family. By artist Alfred Everitt Orr (1886-)
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  For your boy : United War Work Campaign : November 11-18, 1918

  Artist Arthur William Brown (1881-1966) illustrated for the Saturday Evening Post and created illustrations for the short stories of authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sinclair Lewis. This poster was produced by the Committee of Public Information’s Division of Pictorial Publicity.
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  His Home Over There

  Providing morale and welfare services for the military, the YMCA operated 1,500 canteens in the United States and France; set up 4,000 YMCA huts for recreation and religious services; and raised more than $235 million for relief work. Designed by Albert Herter, (1871-1950).
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  Keep 'em smiling! Help War Camp Community Service.

  Illustration by M. Leone Bracker (1885-1937) of three smiling servicemen and bearing the inscription “Keep ’em Smiling! Help War Camp Community Service – Morale is Winning the War – American War Work Campaign.”
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  Lest We Perish

  The American Committee for Relief in the Near East (ACRNE), as it was then known, raised funds for Middle Eastern and African countries. In the early 20th century nearly one thousand Americans volunteered to travel overseas and raised more than $100 million for direct relief. This specific poster refers to the Armenian genocide of 1915-1923.
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  Make our American Red Cross in peace as in war : "the Greatest Mother in the World"

  American Red Cross poster showing a nurse in the fore depicted in the style of Virgin Mary and an oversized red cross with text that reads “Make Our American Red Cross In Peace as in War — ‘The Greatest Mother in the World’ — Third Red Cross Roll Call Nov. 2-11, 1919.” Illustrated by A. E. (Alonzo Earl) Foringer, (1878-1948).
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  Opening Ceremonies at the Southern Exposition

  Scene of the opening ceremonies of the 1883 Southern Exposition. President Chester Arthur spoke at the event.
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  Reception of Official Visitors

  Illustration from Harper's Weekly of the front of the Southern Exposition building as official visitors arrive in carriages. One prominent visitor was President Chester Arthur, who was present at the Exposition's opening ceremonies in 1883.
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  Southern Exposition Building

  View of the Southern Exposition's main building, with insets of the art gallery and the park.
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  Southern Exposition building and grounds

  Illustration from Harper's Weekly of the Southern Exposition building and grounds. This image illustrates the residential development that grew up around the Exposition, a contrast to the open land that surrounded it at its opening in 1883.
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  Southern Exposition Building and Grounds

  Black and white image of the Southern Exposition main building and surroundings. The four interior courts and fountains of the main building are clearly visible.
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  Southern Exposition buildings and grounds

  Color lithograph of the Southern Exposition buildings, 1883. An electric rail line, visible in the background, circled the Exposition grounds and delighted visitors by traversing an underground tunnel lit by Edison's incandescent bulbs.
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  Southern Exposition Main Building

  A lithograph of the Southern Exposition's main building, with a small inset of the art gallery. Residential development resulted in the building's demolition in 1889. Components of the building were used in other construction projects, including the Auditorium-Ampitheater at Fourth and Hill Streets.
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  Southern Exposition Scenes from Harper's Weekly

  Illustrations from Harper's Weekly of scenes from the Southern Exposition including the art gallery, the model farm, the park, and the electric railway.
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  Southern Exposition Scenes from Harper's Weekly

  Illustrations from Harper's Weekly of scenes from the Southern Exposition including the interior of the art gallery, the pavilion, the opening ceremonies, and various exhibits.