"Wake Up, America!" — 1917 WWI Civilian Appeal Poster by James Montgomery Flagg
Wake Up, America! Civilization Calls Every Man, Woman and Child!
Just thirteen days after the United States entered World War I in April 1917, James Montgomery Flagg unleashed this striking call to action for "Wake Up, America" Day in New York City. The legendary illustrator—who gave us the definitive Uncle Sam—used actress Mary Arthur as his model for Columbia, the personification of America and Liberty, rousing the nation from neutrality.
Here she sleeps against a classical column, draped in stars-and-stripes with a Phrygian cap of freedom, her expression peaceful yet vulnerable as dark storm clouds gather behind her. The urgent text demands attention from every citizen, capturing the exact moment the country stirred to meet the crisis.
Printed from a high-resolution Library of Congress scan onto archival paper — a faithful reproduction of the public-domain original, made for your wall and not for a vault.
Product features
- Giclée print with bright, fade-resistant colors
- Three paper options: Fine Art (textured archival), Matte (low-reflection), Semi-Gloss (satin finish)
- Multiple sizes and horizontal/vertical orientations available
- Paper weights: Fine Art 285 g/m²; Semi-Gloss and Matte options from 180–260 g/m² depending on supplier
- Rolled for secure shipping; sourced from USA (JONDO) and Japan (Printify Choice)
Care instructions
- If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
Matte paper
Matte paper is a lighter-weight paper than fine art paper, and is optimized for artwork and can be suitable for photography in scenarios where a less glossy appearance is preferred
Fine art paper
The fine art paper is equivalent to traditional watercolor or etching paper. It has a soft textured surface and archival quality
Semi glossy paper
The semi-glossy paper is a bright white photo paper with a satin finish, and it offers full sharp color fidelity
Giclée print
Bright and intense colors for your desired design that will not fade when exposed to sunlight regularly
Age restrictions
For adults
Country of origin
Blank product sourced from USA (JONDO) and Japan (Printify Choice)
If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth..
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