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Colored Man Is No Slacker

E. G. Renesch1918

Library of Virginia

Library of Virginia
Richmond, VA, United States

Poster shows an African American soldier saying goodbye to a woman, with an African American infantry unit, bearing a 42-star U.S. flag, marching by in the street. Mounted on linen.
WWI recruitment poster published for the purpose of encouraging the enlistment of male African Americans, offering participation in the first World War as an opportunity to demonstrate their patriotism and serve their country.

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  • Title: Colored Man Is No Slacker
  • Creator: E. G. Renesch
  • Date Published: 1918
  • Location: United States
  • Physical Dimensions: 1 sheet : color ; 62 x 52 cm
  • Subject Keywords: World War, 1914-1918, World War, Participation, African-American Soldiers,
  • Publisher: U.S. Armed Forces
  • Original Source: World War I Poster Collection, Library of Virginia
  • Rights: Licensed under Creative Commons by Library of Virginia (CCBY)
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