American Propaganda Posters During WW2: "Careless Talk Costs Lives"

"Careless Talk Costs Lives". The campaign ran in both Britain and United States during WW2. The aim was to warn the people against the German and Japanese spies who were all ears to pick up useful information.

Below are some American propaganda posters.

"He is watching you"

Wanted! For murder. Her carefree chatter cost lives

"Enemy ears are listening"

"If you talk too much, this man may die"

Loose talk may cost lives"

"I am counting on you. Don't discuss: Troop movements, ship sailings, war equipment"

The world has ears"

"Loose lips might sink ships"

"Careless talk did this"

"Someone blabbes. Button your lip"

"Loose talk can cost lives"

"Loose talk can cost lives"

"Careless words can liquidate ships"

"Free speech does not mean careless talk"

"Don't tell him what you know"

Rumors costs lives"

Someone talked"

"A careless word. A needless loss"

"Award for careless talk"

"A careless word....A needless sinking."

"Someone talked. Button your lips."

Image Source: http://www.usmm.org/postertalk2b.html