Title	Men and boys
Description	This patriotic newspaper cartoon/promotion for the Guard appearing in the Williamson County News features in the upper right-hand corner an image of a shadowy,helmeted soldier with his weapon raised. The accompanying text emphasizes the wide range of ages that are welcome, the enlistment period, the drill expectations, and the benefit that the State Guard could be to those who later find themselves in the Regular Army.
Historical note	Cartoons and promotions like this appeared in newspapers across the state beginning in the summer of 1943. Their placement heralded an enlistment drive; the Tennessee Guard forces continued to lose their younger trained members to the Regular Army. A frequently mentioned membership goal was 10,000; the Guard averaged 7,800 during the major periods of military hostility, but experienced a constant drain. The cartoons and promotions were also used as a public relations tool to address criticisms.
Date	1943 June 24
Place	Franklin (Tenn.)
Creator	Tennessee State Guard, 1941-1947
Collection name	Jacob McGavock Dickinson Papers, 1812-1946
Subjects - LCSH	Tennessee. Militia; Tennessee - History, Military; World War, 1939-1945
Subjects - TGM	Cartoons (Commentary) Political cartoons Propaganda Publicity Public opinion Slogans Press
Accession no.	262
Owning Institution	Tennessee State Library & Archives
ID#	33531
Digital Type	IMAGE
Digital Format	TIFF
Collection finding aid	http://sos.tn.gov/products/tsla/dickinson-jacob-mcgavock-papers-1812-1946
Microfilm number	836
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