Remarkable Ohio - Howard Chandler Christy

Born on January 10, 1872 in Morgan County, Howard Chandler Christy first gained recognition for his illustrations documenting the Spanish-American War while working as a war correspondent for magazines. His images often accompanied articles covering the progress of the war and helped build his reputation as a skillful illustrator. After the war, Christy began drawing "Christy Girls," idealized portrayals of American women which would later be used in patriotic posters for the U.S. during World War I.