World War II Posters with Environmental Messages

Environmental themes can be included in lessons about World War II. The United States conducted a significant campaign to inform its citizens about the need for conservation during war time. Not only were these efforts meant to help with the war effort, but also teach about the necessity of conservation. Some examples of these posters are found below, and many more can be found on a variety of websites through a simple web search. Art classes can try and recreate these styles with modern environmental messages.

Photo Credits: United States Government.

Contributed by: William J. Martin II, M.D., Associate Director, Office of Translational Biomedicine, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)