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The Director of Public Information Beware

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09654.58 Author/Creator: The Director of Public Information Place Written: Ottawa, Canada Type: Poster Date: 1939-1945 Pagination: 1 poster ; 62.3 x 46.2 cm. Order a Copy

One poster entitled, "Beware" printed by the Director of Public Information, dated 1939-1945. Poster features three Canadian servicemen talking over a drink. Behind them in the shadows is the face of a man. His ear is not colored in and is facing towards the men. The poster reads, "Beware Spreading Vital Information Will Undermine Our War Effort Do Your Part In Silence." The text "Canada, ODPI" is written on the back of the poster with the title.

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