1917 polish language world war i recruiting poster depicting tadeusz kosciusko, made in brooklyn, new york, by artist george illian (1894-1932) for the united states food administration. The poster aimed at recruiting polish americans for the war effort, by reminding them of the contributions of officers tadeusz kosciusko and kazimierz pulaski in the american revolutionary war. Poster reads: “kościuszko, pułaski fought for liberty in america. Can you help america fight for freedom in poland? eat less sugar, wheat, meat, fats so that we can support our brothers fighting in the allied armies”.
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