Ummm, how did I not know this?! I was researching for one of my TPT products that I’m working on, and I stumbled upon the fact that the “Keep Calm and Carry On” shirts, posters, memes, etc. are based on a British propaganda poster from World War II!
Apparently, this particular phrase and poster was produced in 1939 to boost British morale in case the major cities experience bombings. (Speaking of bombings, check out my podcast on the Battle of Britain.) I know that these posters and such have been around for a while, but I can’t believe I didn’t know their origin! This is definitely a very concrete example of how history has influenced modern life and pop culture. Share this awesome example with your students and remind them to…