TOJO SLAPPING UNCLE SAM "KEEP 'EM FIRING!" WWII POSTER.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 9, 2011 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction #204 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1446 in auction 204
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Item Description
30x40" copyright 1942 Oldsmobile Division General Motors Corp. Superb art image of Tojo slapping large face of angry Uncle Sam with text at top "Shall We Let Him Get Away With It?" with star points representing Philippines, Pearl Harbor, Wake. Text at bottom "Let's Go, Everybody - Keep 'Em Firing" with image of combat plane and tank. A few lt. handling creases, upper right side blank margin edge is a bit worn and upper left corner tip is missing .25" piece. Two minor archival tape repairs. Despite problems, still displays bright and VF. A classic image. Limited distribution just for Oldsmobile plants. Oldsmobile was a primary artillery shell manufacturer during WWII.
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