New York City Museum Exhibit Highlights Role of Books in Soldier Morale During Wars
A new exhibit titled 'Reading Under Fire: Arming Minds and Hearts During Wartime' is set to open at the Poster House museum in New York City. This exhibit showcases the significant role books played in maintaining the morale of soldiers during World War I and World War II. Curated by Molly Guptill Manning, the exhibit features a collection of posters that depict how books were as essential to soldiers as weaponry and fatigues. The exhibit will be open to the public from April 23, 2026, to November 1, 2026. Manning, a New York Times bestselling author and historian, emphasizes the importance of reading for soldiers as a means of escape, inspiration, and a reminder of home. The exhibit includes posters from the United States, Great Britain, Canada, and Germany, highlighting the global effort to provide soldiers with reading materials during wartime. 
