Chuckie was 20 years old when he was enlisted to serve in United States Army during World War II. The terms were for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. Chuckie’s official enlistment record notes he is single with no dependents and is semi-skilled welder and flame cutter.

During American involvement in World War II from 1941–45, the government used propaganda through a diverse set of posters to increase loyalty to war efforts and commitment to victory. I do not know why Chuckie enlisted that day. There is no one alive anymore who remembers him for me to ask.

Who me? Yes, You!

Posters were widely used by the United States for propaganda during World War II, so much that there were over 200,000 poster designs created and printed during the war. The posters mostly had a positive message, which differed from other countries. With a stern look and bony finger pointing out, the “I Want YOU” poster was the embodiment of America that pushed all young men to enlist for their moral responsibility. Of all World War II propaganda posters with explanation, Uncle Sam sticks out as one of the most famous. Actually, this poster was first published in 1916 for the First World War recruiting efforts. It proved to be so popular, the U.S. Army revamped it and pushed it out again for the Second World War. With its proliferation and its incorporation into satire throughout the 20th-century, this image continues to reverberate strongly in American cultural memory.