20 Iconic British World War II Propaganda Posters

7. "We're In It Together" (1939-1945)

An original 1939 Ministry of Information 'Keep Calm and Carry On' poster, left, is seen on display at Christie's auction house in London, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. The poster is to be auctioned in 'The London Sale' on Sept. 3 as is expected to realise a pr
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Unity is essential during total warfare and that is exactly what the government attempted to instil in the British public throughout World War II.

This poster, like many others, used the slogan "we're in it together" and showed men and women from various backgrounds, highlighting that the entire nation was going through hardships as one.

 
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