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Bingham: Next! 1945. Gritting his teeth and setting his jaw, a Marine braces himself for battle, in this case the invasion of the Japanese home islands. Had it been necessary, it would have been a virtual Gotterdamerung, the apocalyptic end to the ironically named but savagely fought Pacific War. The 6th War loan raised a staggering $21.5 billion, part of it earmarked for the planned campaign. Six million people sold bonds in 1944, mostly door-to-door. Series E, with its smaller $25 denomination, was introduced during the drive making bonds more affordable. 28×20 near mint, conservation backed.
Bibliography: Will Bird, Jr and Harry R. Rubenstein Design for Victory World War II Posters on the American Home Front, page 47; Derek Nelson The Posters that Won the War, page 124; Peter Paret, el al; Persuasive Images, page 290.
