In this World War II poster, showing a muscular sailor with ammunition, the National Safety Council admonishes workers on the home front to maintain productivity by avoiding accidents. Masculine strength was a common visual theme in patriotic posters. Pictures of powerful men and mighty machines illustrated America’s ability to channel its formidable strength into the war effort.
Keep 'em Fighting. Production Wins Wars. Stop Accidents.
- 1941 - 1945
Description
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of Government Reports.
National Archives Identifier: 514767
Full Citation: 44-PA-1171B; Keep ’em fighting. Production wins wars. Stop accidents; 1941 – 1945; World War II Posters, 1942–1945; Records of the Office of Government Reports, Record Group 44; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/keep-em-fighting-production-wins-wars-stop-accidents/, April 5, 2026]
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