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title: Buy a share in America
url: https://propagandaarchive.org/collection/buy-a-share-in-america-treasury-1943/
description: Treasury defence-savings poster of a handshake between a flag-sleeved arm and a bare hand before a factory, headed 'Buy a share in America'.
section: Collection
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# Buy a share in America

Treasury defence-savings poster of a handshake between a flag-sleeved arm and a bare hand before a factory, headed 'Buy a share in America', mounted in a calendar sheet for January 1943 with a list of local sponsors. The handshake and flag attach national unity to bond buying; the calendar and shop names tie the message to daily local life.

## Propaganda techniques used in this poster

[Transfer](https://propagandaarchive.org/techniques/transfer/) [Glittering generalities](https://propagandaarchive.org/techniques/glittering-generalities/)

## Text on the object

Original (English) · read from the image, not independently checked

```
POSTED IN THE INTEREST OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
BUY
A SHARE IN AMERICA
UNITED STATES DEFENSE
SAVINGS BONDS & STAMPS
[imprint:] TREASURY DEPARTMENT (seal)
DISTRIBUTED BY CINCINNATI POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPONSORED BY
THE CITIZENS BANK
TELEPHONES 92 and 695
CONKLIN LUMBER CO.
BUILDING MATERIAL - GOOD COAL
GREENFIELD AUTO SUPPLY
AUTO PARTS - TIRES - PHONE 487
CENTRAL INSURANCE AGENCY
ARCADE BLDG. - PHONE 83
GREENFIELD ICE CREAM & MILK CO.
PHONE 301
GOFF'S MEAT MARKET
HOME DRESSED MEATS - 12 W. MAIN
LONGENECKER'S HARDWARE STORE
18 W. MAIN ST. - PHONE 501
LYNAM FUNERAL HOME
PHONE 345
SNODGRASS BROS. FILLING STATION
PHONE 585
HOOPER-TURPIN DRUG CO.
26 E. MAIN - PHONE 75
JANUARY 1943 (calendar; December 1942 and February 1943 also shown)
[imprint:] 43328
```

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