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The Art of Bonds

Roughly how much public debt does the United States currently have?

The Art of Bonds - Posters

Over the years, the Government has used posters, newspaper ads, and TV commercials to convince people of the importance of buying bonds. Here are some interesting examples of those poster ads.

Poster: This is MY fight too! Put at least 10% every payday in War Bonds

Now Displaying: This Is My Fight Too

Posters:
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Thumbnail: Uncle Sam-Buy War Bonds

Thumbnail: This is My Fight Too.

Thumbnail: Buy GI Bonds

Thumbnail: You Buy 'em We'll Fly 'em

Thumbnail: Buy a Share in America

Thumbnail: Buy Bonds the G.I. Way!

Thumbnail: Weapons for Liberty

Thumbnail: Even a Little Can Help a Lot

Thumbnail: Don't Touch the Shadow

Thumbnail: For Victory

Thumbnail: Save Freedom of Speech

Thumbnail: Give War Bonds

Thumbnail: Defense Bonds-Stamps

The amount of money spent on the Civil War totaled $5.2 billiion dollars!

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