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I’m Out to Lick Runaway Prices

Key Details

Date: c. 1944

Created By: Office of Economic Stabilization

Original or Replica: Replica

Era: The General

Collection: IKEducation

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Poster: ‘I’m Out to Lick Runaway Prices.’ This World War II poster promotes behaviors that will help the U.S. economy be resilitant during the hardship of war. The 7 keys spell Victory, and are Buy war bonds, pay taxes, provide life insurance, reduce debts, buy only what is needed, follow ration rules, cooperate with government programs. Measures 71.5 x 51 cm.

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Wartime poster showing a woman with the words "Let's all Follow the 7-Key Plan to Hold Prices Down."
Wartime poster showing a woman with the words "Let's all Follow the 7-Key Plan to Hold Prices Down."

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