20 Iconic British World War II Propaganda Posters

14. "Put Your Money Into The Post Office Savings Bank" (1940-1945)

Post Office Savings Wwii Posters
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The National Savings Movement started in 1916 during World War I in order to finance the deficit of the British government spending over tax revenues brought on by the conflict and continued unabated until 1978.

This propaganda poster encouraged the British public to continue to put their savings into the national Post Office.

 
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