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title: Driver, mechanic pledge
url: https://propagandaarchive.org/collection/driver-mechanic-pledge-1942/
description: Text-only pledge sheet for truck drivers and mechanics, headed 'U.S. Truck Conservation Corps'. Tagged by technique, with source and rights.
section: Collection
---

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# Driver, mechanic pledge

Text-only pledge sheet for truck drivers and mechanics, headed 'U.S. Truck Conservation Corps'. It asks the signer to regard prolonging the life of trucks and tires as a 'patriotic duty', with ruled lines for signatures; the signature block and the slogan 'To Keep 'em Fit to Keep 'em Rolling' invite joining a visible group.

## Propaganda techniques used in this poster

[Glittering generalities](https://propagandaarchive.org/techniques/glittering-generalities/) [Bandwagon](https://propagandaarchive.org/techniques/bandwagon/)

## Text on the object

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

```
DRIVER, MECHANIC
PLEDGE
U. S. TRUCK CONSERVATION CORPS
OFFICE OF DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION
Our Pledge
To Keep 'em Fit to Keep 'em Rolling
Realizing that motor truck transportation is vital to our war production as well as to our civil economy; realizing that the existing supply of trucks, truck units, and tires is all but irreplaceable and that every extra mile each can be made to serve in safety is a direct help to victory—
I hereby pledge that I will regard it as my patriotic duty to do all in my power to prolong the life of any truck, parts, tires, or accessories entrusted to my care.
I will do my part on inspections and see that all necessary adjustments and minor repairs are promptly taken care of to prevent major repairs, with consequent waste of parts and materials.
I will cooperate in the preventive maintenance program of the U. S. Truck Conservation Corps.
[imprint:] U. S GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1942-O-467927
```

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