Keep Calm, Carry On, and Sell T-Shirts
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Feb. 24, 2012: Antiques Roadshow discovers 20 original Keep Calm and Carry On posters
In 2008 a five-word slogan conquered Britain. Thousands of the Keep Calm and Carry On posters sold each month, and the phrase quickly migrated onto mugs, T-shirts, baby clothing. Soon, it was a jokey mantra. Country up to its neck in debt? KEEP CALM. Worried about your job? CARRY ON.