Be With Him At Every Mail Call

Artist:  Lejaren A Hiller

Size: 21.25” x 28.25"

The “Be with him at every mail call” poster was created by the U.S. Army Recruiting Publicity Bureau and printed by the United States Government Printing Office. It was made in January 1945, during World War II, with the primary aim of promoting V-Mail, a secure, efficient, and patriotic method of communication between soldiers and their loved ones back home. This propaganda poster was part of the larger effort to maintain morale among troops and their families by encouraging regular communication. It was designed to target both soldiers and civilians, particularly women, who were expected to write letters that would be cherished by soldiers during their time away. The emotional connection facilitated by V-Mail was portrayed as vital to the well-being of soldiers.