It’s the Navy’s turn again…
Very plain by comparison to many of the other posters out there…
But one difference is the ‘reality’ of the face and expression. The artist was John Falter, an illustrator for magazines that actually enlisted in the Navy in 1943. He left the Navy as a Chief.
This is very politically incorrect for today’s navy. Nobody of color, nobody representing the GLTG crowd…
Our navy was different than Obama’s navy.
Didn’t think I knew how to swoon, but oh my God…
The way is should be. Today? He would be wearing a rainbow earring.
“Last December?” That poster must have had a short run.
Clean lines, simple message: effective.
A different message for a different time.
Like they said…..^
Simple poster, spoke volumes in image.
LL- True… sigh
Dammit- 🙂
WSF- Probably… sigh
Buck- I’m sure it did. But they were pumping out specific recruiting posters by late 42.
Rev/Bob- Concur!
Good stuff.
Even if it’s Navy 😉
Lest We Forget
Heath- The Marines get their turn… 🙂
Rick- yep!