America's War Artists - In Remembrance

Since 1917, the U.S Armed Services have commissioned official military artists to record scenes of war, their interpretations of the military in action, and even official portraits of military leaders. There have been many who served through different conflicts - and even today, there are official artists serving in the middle east.

Some of these artists were even responsible for creating the iconic pro-America, pro-war effort posters in WW II. Most, though, painted or sketched the action, the aftermath of conflicts, and even the feelings of their comrades. They served the country by documenting, recording, and commemorating the events and actions of our military. They too, are heroes.

As we pause to remember those fallen heroes who gave all for our freedoms, let us also remember those who recorded events through their artistic interpretations.

LANDING ZONE by John O. Wehrle, CAT I, 1966, Courtesy of the National Museum of the U.S. Army