Posters were produced and printed in 1939 by the United Kingdom at the beginning of the Second World War and was intended to be distributed in order to strengthen morale to the British public in the event of a wartime disaster. There were 3 posters made, "Freedom is in Peril. Defend it With all your Might", "Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution Will bring us Victory", and "Keep Calm and Carry On".
The posters were to be placed within 24 hours of the outbreak of war and were designed to have be uniform and have a unique and recognizable lettering that would resonate that it was a direct message from King George VI to his people; which explains the icon of a crown that was chosen to head the poster, rather than a photograph. These posters would be spread about town in windows of businesses and neighborhoods so that when the people would see it they would remember what the war was all about. When people would talk bad about what was going on in the war the slogans would hopefully encourage each other to say positive things and speak what was written. What a neat idea for the government to do to encourage their people!
We also have a direct message from our King! His written Word is a personal love letter and reminder to us about what this life is all about. Every story and every teaching is something we need to make our own and then share with others to bring liberty and victory. And when we are going through rough situations and times we only need to look up to the Heavens and there we can communicate with OUR King! Our gracious God is waiting for us to call out to Him and he is easily accessible and powerful and has ALL the authority to bring us peace, joy, and all the confidence that we need in what we feel is our darkest times to "Keep Calm and Carry On".
Keep Calm and Sparkle On
Jonna
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