The state of this nation is good, the heart of this nation is sound, the spirit of this nation is strong, the faith of this nation is eternal,, 1943
Scope and Content of the Subseries
This subseries covers those posters designed to galvanize support for the war effort. Poster illustrations include flags and war heroes, the attack at Pearl Harbor, and encouragement to work with all Americans in the war effort, despite social, racial, or gender differences. There are also examples of the Four Freedoms posters by Norman Rockwell.
Dates
- Creation: 1943
Creator
- United States. Office of War Information (Creator, Organization)
Languages
Languages represented in the collection: English and French.
Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 330 posters
Dimensions
20 x 14.25 in.
Note
Poster showing an eagle with a selection from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s speech to Congress, January 7, 1943 below it. Produced by Office of War Information, Washington D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-507621. OWI No. 40. Reference Number: wwp00139
Subject
- Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) (Speaker, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu