This artwork reads: “National war agencies, army and navy departments urge more extensive of Negro workers in war industries.” It comes from a series of original drawings and mockups for cartoons promoting the war effort during World War II and original sketches drawn by artist Charles Alston to highlight African Americans.
He's Willing, He's Capable, and We Need Him - Use Him!!
- 1943
Description
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of War Information.
National Archives Identifier: 535607
Full Citation: 208-COM-13; He’s Willing, He’s Capable, and We Need Him – Use Him!!; 1943; Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston, ca. 1942 – ca. 1945; Records of the Office of War Information, Record Group 208; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/we-need-him/, April 3, 2026]
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