Vintage Buy New York War Bonds Nyc Framed Poster 1970s Americana

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During the mid-1970's, New York was on the verge of bankruptcy. Banks refused to lend New York the money and … Read more During the mid-1970's, New York was on the verge of bankruptcy. Banks refused to lend New York the money and President Gerald Ford refused federal aid. Municipal Assistance Corporation, also known as "MAC" was an independent New York corporation created by the State of New York that sold almost $10 billion in bonds to keep the city solvent.

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-Poster reads: "Buy New York War Bonds Help Save Our City With 'Little Mac' Bonds"
-Bottom right corner of poster reads: "Local One Amalgamated Lithographers Union Label New York"
-Back of poster has wire for wall hanging
-Approx. Dimensions: 23" x 48" See less