Silence Means Security
1941-1945
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This World War II poster, with Uncle Sam covering a soldier’s mouth, makes the point that silence means security. The Government used posters to persuade the public to support the war effort. Avoiding careless talk to keep the enemy guessing was a popular poster theme.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of Government Reports.
National Archives Identifier: 515419
Full Citation: Silence Means Security; 1941-1945; Records of the Office of Government Reports, Record Group 44. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/silence-means-security, March 29, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.