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Sketch of War Bonds Letter and Soldier's Rifle, Vogue

Carl Erickson1945-06-01

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Illustration of a soldier's hand holding rifle with an attached bayonet decorated by flowers and leaves. Superimposed over this illustration is a letter to the American People asking them to buy War Bonds. The letter is stamped with the following signatures: Secretary of the Navy James Forrestall, Fleet Admiral William Leahy, General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, Chief of Naval Operations Ernest. J. King, General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower, Commander and Chief of the Pacific Forces Chester W. Nimitz, and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Air Corp Henry H. Arnold. Signed "Eric" by artist.

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  • Title: Sketch of War Bonds Letter and Soldier's Rifle, Vogue
  • Creator: Carl Oscar August Erickson
  • Date Created: 1945-06-01
  • Location Created: United States
  • Provenance: Vogue, June 1, 1945
  • Photographer: Carl Oscar August Erickson
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