1943 US War Propaganda Poster 'Americans Will Always Fight for Liberty' OWI Poster No. 19

This is an original World War II propaganda poster produced in 1943 by the Office of War Information (OWI Poster No. 19). The artwork features a powerful juxtaposition of Continental Army soldiers from '1778' at Valley Forge alongside modern '1943' U.S. infantrymen. The composition utilizes a dramatic, low-angle perspective to emphasize the strength and continuity of the American fighting spirit. The central text at the bottom reads 'AMERICANS will always fight for liberty.' The color palette relies on somber blues, grays, and olive drabs, highlighting the harsh conditions of war across centuries. Physically, this example shows prominent horizontal and vertical fold lines, which are standard for OWI posters that were typically mailed to distribution centers folded. There is visible creasing and slight color loss along these fold lines. The poster is professionally housed in a black frame with a blue mat that complements the artwork. These posters were originally printed via lithography on standard government-grade paper of the era. The presence of the original fold marks is a strong indicator of age and authenticity, as many reproductions are printed on flat, heavy modern cardstock. The condition appears fair to good, with some minor rippling visible under the glass, suggesting it is not dry-mounted, which preserves its long-term value.