1918 American World War One Poster, National Catholic War Council Knights of Columbus: "See Him Through: Help Us to Help the Boys"

Description

Date: 1918
Size: 20 x 30 inches
Artist: Burton Rice

About The Poster: "Before even the formation of the National … more Date: 1918
Size: 20 x 30 inches
Artist: Burton Rice

About The Poster: "Before even the formation of the National Catholic War Council the Knights of Columbus were active in their support for the American war effort. By April 17, 1917, just eleven days after the formal declaration of war, the Knights wrote to President Wilson pledging the 400,000 member order’s “determination to protect [the nation’s] honour and its ideal of humanity and right.”

Founded in 1882, the Knights’ goals included providing a respectable society for American (primarily Irish) Catholics and countering accusations that American Catholics were disloyal to the nation and plotting with the Papacy to undermine the government. The chosen patron of the order was also aimed at creating a reputation of “Americanism” – Columbus’ role in American history was an implicit claim for the important positive influence of Catholics in American life." (From a fascinating website that provides a great deal of information about the Knights of Columbus).

Poster was recently professionally linen-backed and is in very good condition.
Rare, significant and ready to frame. less