A Well Fed Nation is a Fighting Nation - World War II Public Health Initiative
Title
A Well Fed Nation is a Fighting Nation - World War II Public Health Initiative
Description
Charles Alston, an African-American artist and educator, created this drawing in 1943. It shows a strong, healthy family (man, woman, and two children) looking off into the distance. Behind them, we can see rows of soldiers. The caption reads, " A Well Fed Nation is a Fighting Nation." This drawing was meant to emphasize the link between patriotism and healthy eating habits.
In 1943, during World War II, it became imperative that soldiers and civilians alike stayed healthy. There was a correlation between good nutrition and citizenship. In many ways, healthy eating was considered to be a contribution to the war effort.
In 1943, during World War II, it became imperative that soldiers and civilians alike stayed healthy. There was a correlation between good nutrition and citizenship. In many ways, healthy eating was considered to be a contribution to the war effort.
Creator
Charles Henry Alston
Date
1943
Source
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/%22A_WELL_FED_NATION_IS_A_FIGHTING_NATION%22_-_NARA_-_535602.jpg
Relation
Link: The National Archives
Rights
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Publisher
National Archives at College Park
Contributor
Charles Henry Alston
Format
Medium: Drawing.
Language
English
Type
Artwork
Identifier
African-Americans, Charles Alston, Eating, Health, War, World War II
Coverage
United States
Files
Collection
Reference
Charles Henry Alston, A Well Fed Nation is a Fighting Nation - World War II Public Health Initiative, National Archives at College Park, 1943
Cite As
Charles Henry Alston, “A Well Fed Nation is a Fighting Nation - World War II Public Health Initiative,” Virtual Museum of Public Service, accessed April 24, 2024, https://vmps.omeka.net/items/show/166.