The Propaganda Archive

A project by Propagandopolis to create the internet’s largest archive of propaganda posters, postcards, pamphlets, stamps and other ephemera.

This archive is currently a work in progress. New content and features will be added over the coming months. If you would like to learn about or support the project, you can do so below:

Mr Robot

  • I will vote for the Communists (Italian poster, 1953)

    Text: Ah, I’ve decided … I will vote for the Communists! Year: 1953. Publisher: Christian Democracy Propaganda and Press Service (Servizio propaganda e stampa, SPES). Artist: NA. Additional information: Shows a monkey contemplating his decision to vote for the Communists.

    I will vote for the Communists (Italian poster, 1953)
  • Iraqi painting, ca. 1999

    Text: NA. Year: ca. 1999. Publisher: NA. Artist: NA. Additional information: Commissioned to decorate Saddam’s newly-built resort on Tharthar Lake, constructed for his 62nd birthday, the mural shows Saddam as an ancient Mesopotamian king on a lion hunt with military equipment and vehicles behind.

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    Iraqi painting, ca. 1999
  • Terrorism stops here (Rhodesian poster, ca. 1977)

    Text: Terrorism stops here. Support the legal government of Rhodesia in their struggle against communism. Year: 1977. Publisher: Rhodesian Security Forces. Artist: Ionac. Additional information: This poster was part of a series of recruitment posters issued by the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Bush War. The phrase “Terrorism stops here” was a common slogan used…

    Terrorism stops here (Rhodesian poster, ca. 1977)