Original U.S. WWII “Don’t Crow” Rooster Poster with AH, Mussolini, and Tojo - 12 x 19”

Original Item. Only One Available. Concerns about national security intensify in wartime. During World War II, the Government alerted citizens to the presence of enemy spies and saboteurs lurking just below the surface of American society. "Careless talk" posters warned people that small snippets of information regarding troop movements or other logistical details would be useful to the enemy. Well-meaning citizens could easily compromise national security and soldiers' safety with careless talk.

“Words are ammunition. Each word an American utters either helps or hurts the war effort. He must stop rumors. He must challenge the cynic and the appeaser. He must not speak recklessly. He must remember that the enemy is listening.”

-Government Information Manual for the Motion Picture Industry Office of War Information

Don’t Crow is a 1944 American WWII propaganda poster by F. Haase, created to help raise awareness of espionage. During the Second World War, there was a constant concern in the United States about inappropriate information being overheard by enemy agents both domestically and abroad.

The 12 x 19” poster features a rooster crowing atop a fencepost, while AH, Mussolini, and Tojo sneakily listen for the information relayed. The text reads DON’T CROW / IT’S AN EASY WAY TO LOSE THE WAR. The bottom of the poster reads:

Designed and Produced by THE NATIONAL PROCESS COMPANY, Lithographers, New York, N.Y., U.S.A.

This is a lovely poster with a powerful message. The condition is good but there is corner damage along with heavy crashing from the center fold, and some staining across the poster as well.

Comes ready to mount, frame and display!

Note: This poster will ship rolled.