During World War I, the main goal of the US government agency that created war posters was

The U.S. government used war posters to encourage people at home to support the war effort. Posters urged Americans to enlist, buy war bonds, conserve resources, and contribute in other ways. Their main goal was therefore to increase public support for the war, not simply to distract people or campaign for Wilson.

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