Vigo County Historical Society

Sale of war bonds helped finance American war effort

"Buy bonds! Support the war effort. Pledge 10 percent of your weekly paycheck to buy bonds. Purchase Savings Stamps at school. Do your part to help finance the war!"

Hundreds of posters printed by the War Department challenged Americans to help finance World War II through the purchase of war bonds and stamps. During the 1940s, the Federal Government called upon illustrators and artists to create artwork that was used to constantly remind everyone to participate in the war loan drives.

You too can have the opportunity to "buy bonds" at the Vigo County Summer Celebration on July 8.

Beginning at 7:30 p.m., "On the Home Front" will feature many of the activities that were taking place in Terre Haute during World War II. Chances on two $100 Savings Bonds will be available at the "War Bonds Booth" throughout the evening. At 8:30, the musical revue "On the Go With the USO" will take you back to the era of Big Band music as we take a nostalgic look at the entertainment that brought relief to the troops who were fighting in the theaters of war.

A display of these and many other posters from the museum collection will be on display in the Shook Fieldhouse lobby during the celebration.

Uncle Sam wants you to attend the Summer Celebration and Buy Bonds!