The poster depicts a mother with her starving children rendered in black crayon with text printed in black and red. ; Statement of responsibility: Raleigh. No.12. "Add'l physical form: Also available online. Rare Books copy: Gift of Louis F. Peck, Professor of English, 1965. World War I began as a conflict between the Allies (France, the United Kingdom, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie ignited the war in 1914. It was Germany violating Belgium's neutrality that forced Britain into the war, and the plight of Belgium remained a rallying point for the allies throughout the war. Italy joined the Allies in 1915, followed by the United States in 1917. A ceasefire was declared at 11 AM on 11 November 1918. Food shortages were widespread in Europe during the war. Even before the United States entered the war, American relief organizations were shipping food overseas. On the home front, it was hoped that Americans would adjust their eating habits in such a way as to con