The Story Behind the “Keep Calm” Poster

We’ve all seen these images plastered everywhere on the web, on t-shirts, and posters with the words “Keep Calm” emblazoned on them. What is the history behind this iconic statement, and how did it become so popular? If you don’t know how it came to be, keep calm, you soon will.

The “Keep Calm” poster was actually one of three posters that originated in 1939. They were produced by the Ministry…