Loose Lips Might Sink Ships ... Seagram Distillers Corporation. by Seagram Distillers Corporation. (New York.) and Goff, Henry Sharp Jr. (Essargee)Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
The phrase, “Loose lips sink ships,” was a popular phrase in World War II posters.
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In this poster, we have the French equivalent: “Qui a trop parlé?” or “Who said too much?”
The poster shows a sinking ship, smoke pouring out of its hull – it’s been attacked.
The periscope rises above the water, indicating that this was a submarine attack. Clearly, someone let slip information about this ship’s course, and the submarine was then able to intercept it.
Even in This Friendly Tavern There May Be Enemy Ears / Stop Loose Talk Rumours ... Seagram Distillers Corporation. by Seagram Distillers Corporation. (New York.) and Goff, Henry Sharp Jr. (Essargee)Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Because even if you were't speaking in French, someone could be listening.
Princeton Posters Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution,
