Question

Look at the poster below.

A photo of Carole Lombard with her husband, Clark Gable.

The Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company produced this poster during World War II in order to
illustrate that women were strong enough to join the military.
promote the idea that working was a woman’s patriotic duty.
educate the public about different jobs available to women.
show support for women while their husbands were at war.

Answer 1

promote the idea that working was a woman’s patriotic duty.

Reason: During WWII companies like Westinghouse used celebrity images and posters to persuade women to enter the wartime workforce and view paid industrial work as part of their patriotic contribution while men fought overseas.