Broadsides for Liberty Loan rallies in Greenfield Hill

Broadsides for Liberty Loan rallies in Greenfield Hill

World War I

Connecticut held over a thousand wartime rallies in 1917 and 1918, including these ones in Greenfield Hill. These rallies, which became a model for other states to follow, were carefully designed to evoke pride and patriotism, as well as raising money for the war effort. They featured processions of school children, Red Cross workers, and the families of soldiers in service as well as invited speakers. Singing along with the "Liberty Chorus" gave all who attended the feeling of participating in a patriotic ritual.

Featured in Fairfield Museum and History Center's "Uncle Sam Wants You!" exhibit