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 The poster "A Careless Word... A Needless Sinking," created by Anton Otto Fischer in 1942, is a striking example of World War II propaganda aimed at emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining secrecy during wartime. The artwork vividly illustrates the potential consequences of careless talk, showing a group of survivors rowing away from a burning, sinking ship. The intense scene depicted is a stark reminder of the real dangers that could result from loose lips, reinforcing the well-known wartime slogan "Loose Lips Sink Ships."This poster was part of a broader campaign by the U.S. Office of War Information (OWI) designed to raise awareness among civilians and military personnel alike about the vital need to protect sensitive information from enemy spies or those who might inadvertently pass it along. The poster was distributed widely across the United States, and its imagery was intended to resonate strongly with viewers, making them think twice before discussing anything that could be deemed confidential.Anton Otto Fischer, the artist behind this poster, was an accomplished illustrator who served as the artist laureate of the U.S. Coast Guard and Merchant Marine during the war. His artwork often conveyed powerful, dramatic scenes that captured the gravity of wartime experiences, making him a key figure in the creation of visual propaganda that played on the emotions of the American public.TEXT"A Careless Word......A Needless Sinking"OBJECTSBurning ship, lifeboat, rowing survivors, life vests, flames and smoke
Price: 8.96 USD
Location: Loganville, Georgia
End Time: 2025-01-03T15:38:51.000Z
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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
