Vintage 1918 WWI Bonds Poster Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg Address Linen-Backed

Description

Offered here is a really evocative, completely original and authentic World War I propaganda poster or broadside featuring a profile image of Lincoln, the same image used on the copper Lincoln penny, and a quote from the legendary Gettysburg Address ("The Government of the people, By the People, for the People shall not perish from the earth.")  The poster was issued more than 100 years ago to promote the purchase of war bonds to support the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) in France.  The poster measures Approximately 20 by 30 inch and is backed on linen.  Original World War I poster.  Condition good overall - please see photo.
Listed in Monthly catalog of United States government publications, April 1918, p. 589, as issued by the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, Publicity Bureau.
Biographical/Historical:
World War I began as a conflict between the Allies (France, the United Kingdom, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie ignited the war in 1914. Italy joined the Allies in 1915, followed by the United States in 1917. A ceasefire was declared at 11 AM on 11 November 1918. The poster was a major tool for broad dissemination of information during the war. Countries on both sides of the conflict distributed posters widely to garner support, urge action, and boost morale. To obtain necessary funds for World War I, the United States Treasury resorted to borrowing through a series of bond issues. The first four issues were known as liberty loans; the fifth and last was called the victory loan. The first liberty loan was issued 24 April 1917.