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Contact Courtney Guertin
cguertin@battleshipcove.org
(508) 678-1100

Witness the Art of War
Battleship Cove Unveils Special Poster Exhibit

Fall River: Battleship Cove has recently unveiled "The Art of War: Powers of Persuasion," a stunning new exhibit of authentic, framed posters from World War I and World War II.

This collection, on loan from the Varnum Armory in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, covers various areas of interest, including: military recruitment and morale; civil defense; industrial production; war bonds and loans; freedom and loyalty campaigns; prices and rationing; transportation; health and safety; food production; and women in military.

Colorful and engaging, these posters reflect the political, social, and economic tenor of this bygone era. The exhibit, which is sponsored by Citizens-Union Savings Bank, will be on temporary display in Battleship Cove's Newberry Hall, and will highlight three special themes. The first theme - Mobilizing the Homefront - will be open to the viewing public until September. Subsequent themes include: Demonizing the Enemy (mid-September) and The Art of Recruitment (early December). Call 508-678-1100 for details.

Battleship Cove serves as the Commonwealth's official memorial for Massachusetts citizens of all military branches who lost their lives in World War II, and the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars. Most recently, this memorial mission was expanded to include the Commonwealth's victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Preserving five National Historic Landmark naval vessels, Battleship Cove also delivers educational programs that expose a national audience of 60,000 youths to a mission that promotes duty, honor and country.

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