Selling the American public on the idea of war is not an easy task, but it was necessary for the first time in WWI. Little did the Division of Pictorial Publicity know in 1917 that their efforts would revolutionize media, advertising, and American society for over 100 years. Explore the evolution of American war propaganda from WWI to WWII, discuss its inspiration from an enduring influence on popular art, and learn how to differentiate between original prints and modern reproductions in this two-hour presentation.