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This famous photo from April 9, 1918, captures actor Charlie Chaplin being lifted by fellow actor Douglas Fairbanks during a Wall Street rally to promote the sale of war bonds. The event took place at the base of the United States Sub-Treasury Building, now known as Federal Hall. Chaplin was a prominent figure in the silent film era, known for his iconic on-screen persona, "The Tramp." He remains one of the most recognized and influential figures in film history. The following year, he, along with Mary Pickford and D.W. Griffith, founded United Artists to gain more creative control over their work. The actors participated in a government campaign to enlist celebrities in boosting Liberty Bond sales during World War I. The U.S. had joined the war in April 1917, and while there was strong support for the war effort, bond sales needed a boost. Many Americans were unfamiliar with purchasing bonds. Another photo from the rally shows Chaplin raising his hat to the cheering crowd. An estimated 20,000 New Yorkers attended the event, enthusiastically responding to the stars' individual appearances and playful interactions. The crowd erupted when Fairbanks lifted Chaplin above his head. The celebrity-endorsed sales campaign proved successful, with the Wall Street rally and other celebrity events and tours reinvigorating war bond sales across the nation.

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