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War Bonds--Celebrities

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Updated 11/12/04.
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Photos

This photo is in the National Archives ARC Digital Copies collection.

Harvesting bumper crop for Uncle Sam. Movie star Rita Hayworth sacrificed her bumpers for the duration. Besides setting an example by turning in unessential metal car parts, Miss Hayworth has been active in selling war bonds.
 

This photo is in the Time after Time collection of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.

Marlene Dietrich marches down North Ontario St. during a World War II bond drive.
 

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Posters

These posters are in the National Archives ARC Digital Copies collection.

A movie in technicolor "Combat America" buy extra war bonds.

Time's a Wastin'! Buy War Bonds Here - Now.

Buy bonds the G.I. Way .
 

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Audio and Video

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Bing Crosby singing “Buy a Bond” (WAV)

Longer version of "Buy a Bond", with lyrics

Gracie Allen on buying bonds (WAV)
 

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Bugs Bunny singing "Buy a Bond" (scroll down to find the video)

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