USA
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In peace we serve to prevent war (American poster, 1962)
Text: In peace we serve to prevent war – “That this nation shall not perish…” Year: 1962. Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office. Artist: NA. Additional information: The poster depicts a soldier standing against a map of the world with communist regions shaded red. It was issued for distribution to military bases and for recruitment ads…
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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…
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American poster, 1952
Text: [Description below] Year: 1952. Publisher: Advertising Council. Artist: Otto Soglow. Additional Information: In the poster, management and labor work together for high income, shorter hours, choice of jobs, more food, better housing, luxuries, better schooling and free elections, ultimately defeating communism with a ‘better way of life’ round fired from the ‘U.S.’ cannon. Small…
