URL: https://digitalcollections.hoover.org/objects/39770 Collection Structure Poster collection > Many thousands of patriotic men and woman are toiling throught the long hours ... in the construction of the great fleets of vessels ... looking forward to the days of lasting peace when the merchant fleets of the nation ... shall sail the seas freed from the perils of war. ... Item Title Many thousands of patriotic men and woman are toiling throught the long hours ... in the construction of the great fleets of vessels ... looking forward to the days of lasting peace when the merchant fleets of the nation ... shall sail the seas freed from the perils of war. ... Collection Title Poster collection Publisher United States. Government Printing Office Date Created 1945 Description Largely text, with a background pattern of ships. Subject(s) Shipbuilding World War, 1939-1945 United States Merchant ships Manpower Language(s) English Country of Origin United States Country of Origin United States Place Published Washington, United States Dimensions Overall: 26 x 19 in. (66 x 48.3 cm) Format Poster Medium political posters Color color Color color Hoover ID Poster US 6082 Record Number XX343.30146 Collection Guide https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt829015km Rights This work may be protected by copyright laws and is provided for educational and research purposes only. Any infringing use may be subject to disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liability as provided by law. If you believe you are the rights holder and object to Hoover's use of this work, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.