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HE'S WATCHING YOU [Glenn Ernest Grohe]

HE'S WATCHING YOU [Glenn Ernest Grohe]

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Map of China with Flak and Railroads - NARA - 140696124

Map of China with Flak and Railroads - NARA - 140696124

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Map of China with War Areas - NARA - 140696126

Map of China with War Areas - NARA - 140696126

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Map of German Concentration Maps - NARA - 100306987

Map of German Concentration Maps - NARA - 100306987

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93rd division bougainville 1944

93rd division bougainville 1944

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"A platoon of Negro `boot recruits' listen to their drill instructor (Sgt. Gilbert Hubert Johnson) whose job is to... - NARA - 535866

"A platoon of Negro `boot recruits' listen to their drill instructor (...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

An Air Transport Command plane flies over the pyramids in Egypt, 1943. - NARA - 531163 - restored

An Air Transport Command plane flies over the pyramids in Egypt, 1943....

General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 1015 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

Audience in demolition class Milton Hall, Northants, circa 1944, 1943 - 1944 - NARA - 540063

Audience in demolition class Milton Hall, Northants, circa 1944, 1943 ...

General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 738 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

"$50.00 War Bond Poster" - NARA - 514244

"$50.00 War Bond Poster" - NARA - 514244

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"... entrance to the U.S. Navy Base Camp Annex, Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides.", ca. 1941 - ca. 1945 - NARA - 520632

"... entrance to the U.S. Navy Base Camp Annex, Espiritu Santo, New He...

Scope and content: Guards on duty: S1/c Dook Bland and S1/c Taft Gray.

"... PASS THE AMMUNITION." O.K. SOLDIER - THAT'S OUR JOB^ - NARA - 515165

"... PASS THE AMMUNITION." O.K. SOLDIER - THAT'S OUR JOB^ - NARA - 515...

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"... PASS THE AMMUNITION." THE ARMY NEEDS MORE LUMBER - NARA - 515166

"... PASS THE AMMUNITION." THE ARMY NEEDS MORE LUMBER - NARA - 515166

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"... troops in Burma stop work briefly to read President Truman's Proclamation of Victory in Europe." - NARA - 531341

"... troops in Burma stop work briefly to read President Truman's Proc...

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"... troops in Burma stop work briefly to read President Truman's Proclamation of Victory in Europe.", 05-09-1945 - NARA - 531341

"... troops in Burma stop work briefly to read President Truman's Proc...

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"... women employed at Savannah Quartermaster Depot, Savannah, Georgia.", ca. 1943 - NARA - 522887

"... women employed at Savannah Quartermaster Depot, Savannah, Georgia...

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"...And bless those back home who, knowing of our sailing, kept that knowledge to themselves" - NARA - 513849

"...And bless those back home who, knowing of our sailing, kept that k...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"1909th Engineers Aviation Battalion (Negro) aboard LST 683.", 08-15-1945 - NARA - 520691

"1909th Engineers Aviation Battalion (Negro) aboard LST 683.", 08-15-1...

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"1st Lt. Lee Rayford...who has returned to the United States from Italy where he served with the 99th Fighter Squadron. - NARA - 535836

"1st Lt. Lee Rayford...who has returned to the United States from Ital...

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"34th CBs working on purification of their water supply at Solomon Islands.", ca. 08-1945 - NARA - 520640

"34th CBs working on purification of their water supply at Solomon Isl...

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"3rd Week's Winner Fire Slogan Contest" - NARA - 514093

"3rd Week's Winner Fire Slogan Contest" - NARA - 514093

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"85 Million Americans Hold War Bonds" - NARA - 514205

"85 Million Americans Hold War Bonds" - NARA - 514205

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"A company of men has set up its office between the columns (Doric) of an ancient Greek temple of Neptune, built about 7 - NARA - 531170

"A company of men has set up its office between the columns (Doric) of...

Scope and content: At desk, front to rear: Sgts. James Shellman, Gilbert A. Terry, John W. Phoenix, Curtis A. Richardson, and Leslie B. Wood. In front of desk, front to rear: T/Sgt. Gordon A. Scott, M/Sgt. Wal... More

"A Cool Airy Place to Suit Hardy Vegetables and Fruit" - NARA - 514740

"A Cool Airy Place to Suit Hardy Vegetables and Fruit" - NARA - 514740

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"A gun crew of six Negroes who were given the Navy Cross for standing by their gun when their ship was damaged by enemy - NARA - 520688

"A gun crew of six Negroes who were given the Navy Cross for standing ...

Scope and content: Crew members: Jonell Copeland, AtM2/c; Que Gant, StM; Harold Clark, Jr., StM; James Eddie Dockery, StM; Alonzo Alexander Swann, StM; and Eli Benjamin, StM.

"A kitchen was set up along the beach for the...labor battalion unloading the boats. This picture shows a couple of the - NARA - 531159

"A kitchen was set up along the beach for the...labor battalion unload...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"A maxim Joe Dope just pooh poohs, is that one should be kind to a fuze, when the thing seemed to stick, he hit it a... - NARA - 514715

"A maxim Joe Dope just pooh poohs, is that one should be kind to a fuz...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"A member of a Marine patrol on Saipan found this family of Japs hiding in a hillside cave. The mother, four children an - NARA - 532380

"A member of a Marine patrol on Saipan found this family of Japs hidin...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"A Negro WAAC (Mrs. Mary K. Adair) takes an examination for Officers' Candidate School, Fort McPherson, Georgia.", 06-20 - NARA - 531337

"A Negro WAAC (Mrs. Mary K. Adair) takes an examination for Officers' ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"A platoon of Negro `boot recruits' listen to their drill instructor (Sgt. Gilbert Hubert Johnson) whose job is to turn - NARA - 535866

"A platoon of Negro `boot recruits' listen to their drill instructor (...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"A platoon of Negro `boot recruits' listen to their drill instructor (Sgt. Gilbert Hubert Johnson) whose job is to... - NARA - 535866

"A platoon of Negro `boot recruits' listen to their drill instructor (...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"A PLEDGE AND A PRAYER - AND ON EARTH PEACE, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN" - NARA - 535648

"A PLEDGE AND A PRAYER - AND ON EARTH PEACE, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN" - N...

Scope and content: Black soldier and Christmas theme - with caption. Public domain scan of a cartoon, military forces, war and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"A real Axis nightmare." - NARA - 534816

"A real Axis nightmare." - NARA - 534816

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"A REAL HOME IS WORTH A REAL FIGHT" - NARA - 535597

"A REAL HOME IS WORTH A REAL FIGHT" - NARA - 535597

Scope and content: Blacks in public housing - with caption. Public domain scan of World War Two propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"A SECOND EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION^" - NARA - 535700

"A SECOND EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION^" - NARA - 535700

Scope and content: The signing of the Atlantic Charter - with caption.

"A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION^" - NARA - 535604

"A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION^" - NARA - 535604

Scope and content: Recruitment of Negro labor - with caption. Public domain photograph related to race relations, African Americans, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"A WELL FED NATION IS A FIGHTING NATION" - NARA - 535602

"A WELL FED NATION IS A FIGHTING NATION" - NARA - 535602

Scope and content: Nutrition awareness - with caption. Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Aboard a Coast Guard-manned transport..., a Negro Marine, Robert Stockman, goes over his carbine with Coast Guardsmen." - NARA - 513195

"Aboard a Coast Guard-manned transport..., a Negro Marine, Robert Stoc...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Above and beyond the call of duty" - NARA - 513747

"Above and beyond the call of duty" - NARA - 513747

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.", 1943 - NARA - 535886

"Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.", 1943 - NARA - 535886

Scope and content: Color poster of Doris (Dorie) Miller by David Stone Martin

"ABSENCE MAKES THEIR HEARTS GROW FONDER" - NARA - 535635

"ABSENCE MAKES THEIR HEARTS GROW FONDER" - NARA - 535635

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Absentee Bugs Bite You. . . Tell Us. Your Labor Management Committee" - NARA - 514581

"Absentee Bugs Bite You. . . Tell Us. Your Labor Management Committee"...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Ach^ You Yankee workers make me sick" - NARA - 534860

"Ach^ You Yankee workers make me sick" - NARA - 534860

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Admiral C. W. Nimitz, CinCPac, pins Navy Cross on Doris Miller, at ceremony on board warship in Pearl Harbor, T. H.", 0 - NARA - 535857

"Admiral C. W. Nimitz, CinCPac, pins Navy Cross on Doris Miller, at ce...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Admiral Ernest J. King" - NARA - 513753

"Admiral Ernest J. King" - NARA - 513753

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"African-American mechanics work on PBY at NAS Seattle, WA, Alvin V. Morrison, AMM 3-c, doing overhaul.", 04-27-1944 - NARA - 520648

"African-American mechanics work on PBY at NAS Seattle, WA, Alvin V. M...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"After a hard day's work a shower and shave are in order. Sgt. Wm. H. Whaley...soaps himself before taking a cold shower - NARA - 535538

"After a hard day's work a shower and shave are in order. Sgt. Wm. H. ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"After a new speed record" - NARA - 513754

"After a new speed record" - NARA - 513754

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"After inspecting a regiment of Negro artillerymen during a visit to Hawaii, Under Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson - NARA - 524377

"After inspecting a regiment of Negro artillerymen during a visit to H...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"AGAIN THE SPRINGBOARD OF CIVILIZATION" - NARA - 535595

"AGAIN THE SPRINGBOARD OF CIVILIZATION" - NARA - 535595

Scope and content: WWII black soldier. Public domain scan of cartoon drawing, World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Air raid wardens at a sector meeting in Washington, DC, discuss the zones they control during a practice air raid.", ca - NARA - 535827

"Air raid wardens at a sector meeting in Washington, DC, discuss the z...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"ALL HE NEEDED WAS A LITTLE MORE GAS^" - NARA - 535641

"ALL HE NEEDED WAS A LITTLE MORE GAS^" - NARA - 535641

Scope and content: Incentive for conservation. Public domain photograph related to World War Two, Navy ships, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"All out" for victory. Production Drive Committee - NARA - 534920

"All out" for victory. Production Drive Committee - NARA - 534920

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"All the earmarks of a sneaky jap" - NARA - 513778

"All the earmarks of a sneaky jap" - NARA - 513778

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"All this inanimate wreckage around us was little enough compensation for the human wreckage we hauled back and... - NARA - 535977

"All this inanimate wreckage around us was little enough compensation ...

General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 1326 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

"Allure or a Lure" - NARA - 513781

"Allure or a Lure" - NARA - 513781

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Always Be Careful - The ABC of every ordnance worker" - NARA - 513784

"Always Be Careful - The ABC of every ordnance worker" - NARA - 513784

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Always fasten safety belt" - NARA - 513785

"Always fasten safety belt" - NARA - 513785

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"Am I proud" - NARA - 513787 - Art Deco public domain image

"Am I proud" - NARA - 513787 - Art Deco public domain image

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"America arms^ For national safety" - NARA - 513788

"America arms^ For national safety" - NARA - 513788

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"America can't hitch-hike to victory" - NARA - 513796

"America can't hitch-hike to victory" - NARA - 513796

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"America has plenty-If it is used wisely" - NARA - 513795

"America has plenty-If it is used wisely" - NARA - 513795

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"America needs ships to carry the war to the enemy" - NARA - 513798

"America needs ships to carry the war to the enemy" - NARA - 513798

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"America needs your scrap rubber" - NARA - 513799

"America needs your scrap rubber" - NARA - 513799

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"American labor-Producing for attack" - NARA - 513801

"American labor-Producing for attack" - NARA - 513801

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"American Negro nurses, commissioned second lieutenants in the U.S. Army Nurses Corps, limber up their muscles in an ear - NARA - 535782

"American Negro nurses, commissioned second lieutenants in the U.S. Ar...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"American pilots of a P-51 Mustang fighter group, whose planes are named after wild horses that once roamed the U.S., li - NARA - 535788

"American pilots of a P-51 Mustang fighter group, whose planes are nam...

Scope and content: "American pilots of a P-51 Mustang fighter group, whose planes are named after wild horses that once roamed the U.S., listen intently as they are briefed for a mission at a base in Italy. L... More

"American's suffer when careless talk kills" - NARA - 513805

"American's suffer when careless talk kills" - NARA - 513805

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Americans^ Share the meat" - NARA - 513804

"Americans^ Share the meat" - NARA - 513804

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Americas answer^ Production" - NARA - 513808

"Americas answer^ Production" - NARA - 513808

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"An eager school boy gets his first experience in using War Ration Book Two. With many parents engaged in war work, chil - NARA - 535567

"An eager school boy gets his first experience in using War Ration Boo...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"An enemy ear may be near" - NARA - 513844

"An enemy ear may be near" - NARA - 513844

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"An MP on motorcycle stands ready to answer all calls around his area. Columbus, Georgia.", 04-13-1942 - NARA - 531136

"An MP on motorcycle stands ready to answer all calls around his area....

Landscape Public domain photograph of World War Two military equipment, vehicle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"An Official War Message - Give $3-Get $4 War Bonds" - NARA - 514389

"An Official War Message - Give $3-Get $4 War Bonds" - NARA - 514389

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"An ostrich only thinks he "covers up." - NARA - 513846

"An ostrich only thinks he "covers up." - NARA - 513846

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"An unidentifed Chinese-American worker whose parents are in China. US Navy Yard, Mare Island, CA." - NARA - 296894

"An unidentifed Chinese-American worker whose parents are in China. US...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"An urgent plea to tenants" - NARA - 513847

"An urgent plea to tenants" - NARA - 513847

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"And if our lines should form, then break" (a U.S. Marine) - NARA - 513850

"And if our lines should form, then break" (a U.S. Marine) - NARA - 51...

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"And if our lines should form, then break" - NARA - 513851

"And if our lines should form, then break" - NARA - 513851

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"Another American Naval Victory" - NARA - 513855

"Another American Naval Victory" - NARA - 513855

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"Another car the boys overseas failed to receive" - NARA - 513856

"Another car the boys overseas failed to receive" - NARA - 513856

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"Another enemy to conquer forest fires" - NARA - 513861

"Another enemy to conquer forest fires" - NARA - 513861

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"Another enemy to conquer forest fires, nine out of ten can be prevented" - NARA - 513859

"Another enemy to conquer forest fires, nine out of ten can be prevent...

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"Another enemy to conquer forest fires, nine out of ten can be prevented" - NARA - 513860

"Another enemy to conquer forest fires, nine out of ten can be prevent...

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"Another enemy to conquer forest fires. Nine out of ten can be prevented" - NARA - 513858

"Another enemy to conquer forest fires. Nine out of ten can be prevent...

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"Another enemy to conquer woods fires. 9 out 10 can be prevented" - NARA - 513857

"Another enemy to conquer woods fires. 9 out 10 can be prevented" - NA...

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"Another victory for the axis^^" - NARA - 513863

"Another victory for the axis^^" - NARA - 513863

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"Answer Honestly" - NARA - 513864

"Answer Honestly" - NARA - 513864

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"Apprentice seaman training" - NARA - 513874

"Apprentice seaman training" - NARA - 513874

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"Are you a girl with a star-spangled heart" - NARA - 513876

"Are you a girl with a star-spangled heart" - NARA - 513876

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Are you a mosquito breeder" - NARA - 513877

"Are you a mosquito breeder" - NARA - 513877

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"Are you guessing^ Read your army cook." - NARA - 514837

"Are you guessing^ Read your army cook." - NARA - 514837

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Are You Like Benny Without A Rating" - NARA - 513952

"Are You Like Benny Without A Rating" - NARA - 513952

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Are You Like Benny^ Take Care of Your Truck" - NARA - 513954

"Are You Like Benny^ Take Care of Your Truck" - NARA - 513954

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Are you missing from this picture" - NARA - 513879

"Are you missing from this picture" - NARA - 513879

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Are you playing square" - NARA - 513626

"Are you playing square" - NARA - 513626

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Are you quessing" - NARA - 513878

"Are you quessing" - NARA - 513878

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Are you wearing the right safety equipment" - NARA - 513880

"Are you wearing the right safety equipment" - NARA - 513880

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Arise Americans" - NARA - 513500

"Arise Americans" - NARA - 513500

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Army-Navy production award" - NARA - 513620

"Army-Navy production award" - NARA - 513620

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"As I would not be a slave..." - NARA - 513883

"As I would not be a slave..." - NARA - 513883

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