Blackout the Rumors
1941-1945
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This U.S. Marine Corps World War II poster discourages the spread of rumors. Speaking thoughtlessly about issues like troop movements or war work, including spreading rumors, could be useful to the enemy and could easily compromise national security and soldiers’ and sailors’ safety. Avoiding careless talk was a popular war poster theme.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of Government Reports.
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513973Full Citation: Blackout the Rumors; 1941-1945; Records of the Office of Government Reports, Record Group 44. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/blackout-the-rumors, May 13, 2024]