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:

New Deal

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…

March 10, 2024

Propagandopolis

North America, United States

1936, Anti-alcohol, Federal Art Project, New Deal, Robert Lachenmann, Skull, USA, Works Progress Administration
Sure! I’m for the New Deal – I.M.A. SIMP (American pin, 1940)

Text: Sure! I’m for the New Deal – I.M.A. SIMP. Year: 1940. Publisher: Republican Wendell Willkie’s presidential campaign. Artist: NA. Additional Information: Pin attacking President Roosevelt and the New Deal. Issued as part of Republican Wendell Willkie’s presidential campaign, the pin shows the grinning character of ‘Ima Simp’ (meaning ‘simpleton’), implying that supporters of Roosevelt…

June 22, 2023

Propagandopolis

North America, United States

1940, New Deal, Pin, USA