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Liberty Calls for Billions in World War I Propaganda Poster

This striking World War I propaganda poster features a woman personifying Liberty, wearing her iconic radiant crown and holding an antique telephone. Her gaze is direct and earnest as she speaks into the receiver, conveying a sense of urgency. The text boldly proclaims, "HELLO! THIS IS LIBERTY SPEAKING—BILLIONS OF DOLLARS ARE NEEDED AND NEEDED NOW." Created by G.P. Nikolaki and published as a supplement to the Engineering & Mining Journal on September 21, 1918, the artwork serves as a powerful call to action, urging citizens to contribute financially to the war effort. The muted color palette, with its dominant greens and golds, enhances the historical and patriotic tone of the piece, making it a significant artifact of wartime communication and fundraising.

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