Propagandopolis
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Solidarity with the people of Chile (East German stamp, 1973)
Text: Solidarity with the people of Chile – We Will Win. Year: 1973. Publisher: NA. Artist: NA. Additional information: The stamp shows Salvador Allende and was issued shortly after Pinochet’s coup. Another stamp issued at the same time shows prominent Chilean communist Luis Corvalán, who was arrested by the junta.
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All united against communism! (Belgian cartoon, 1936)
Text: All united against communism! … for the struggle is hopeless on our own. Year: September 1936. Publisher: Elckerlyc (Catholic weekly magazine). Artist: Frans van Immerseel. Additional information: The cartoon depicts a man holding a door against a mob of communists led by Stalin, with the man’s family cowering to the left.
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Don’t mix ‘em (American Poster, 1936)
Text: Don’t mix ‘em. Year: 1936. Publisher: Federal Art Project. Artist: Robert Lachenmann.Additional information: The poster features a skull next to a gas pump and bottle of whiskey, warning against the dangers of drinking and driving. It was part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) initiative to employ artists and promote public safety messages during…
