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James Montgomery Flagg

I want you for U.S. Army / James Montgomery Flagg.

I want you for U.S. Army / James Montgomery Flagg.

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McArthur Public Library

James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) was a summer resident of Biddeford Pool who became famous as an artist and illustrator. He was probably best known for his World War I poster depicting Uncle Sam saying “I Want You!” which he created in 1917.


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