URL: https://digitalcollections.hoover.org/objects/37194 Collection Structure Poster collection > Union Pacific. "A military necessity." General Dodge. From its beginning, the Union Pacific has been "The National Railroad," a patriotic institution. Lincoln and other great men urged its construction for national protection and development ... Item Title Union Pacific. "A military necessity." General Dodge. From its beginning, the Union Pacific has been "The National Railroad," a patriotic institution. Lincoln and other great men urged its construction for national protection and development ... Collection Title Poster collection Issuing Body Union Pacific Railroad Company Date Created 1914/1918? Description Painting of railroad yard with many trains and factories in the background; map of Union Pacific routes. Reproduction of advertisement in the November 10th issue of the Saturday Evening Post. Subject(s) Supplies and stores Railroads and state Saturday Evening Post Transportation United States Freight World War, 1914-1918 Advertising Economic aspects Armed Forces Social aspects Railroads Equipment and supplies Language(s) English Country of Origin United States Country of Origin United States Dimensions Overall: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.9 cm) Format Poster Medium posters Color black and white Color black and white Hoover ID Poster US 4060 Record Number XX343.27570 Collection Guide https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt829015km Rights No known restrictions.