Inspiration and Industry - American Women on the Home Front - Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Date: 03/01/11 through 09/18/11 Ages: All Address: Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave. - 212-245-0072 10036 www.intrepidmuseum.org Description: The purpose of wartime posters was to unify and mobilize Americans. During World War I and World War II, U.S. government posters urged all citizens to make a personal commitment to the war effort. The special exhibition Inspiration and Industry draws upon original wartime posters to explore the contributions of women during these two conflicts.