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Keep America Free Brochure
Object numberMO 2009.5.8
Name
Brochure
Maker
Unknown
Date1944
Mediumpaper
Dimensionsclosed H 8 in x W 4 1/8 in (20.3 cm x 10.5 cm )
open H 8 in x W 16 1/4 in (20.3 cm x 41.3 cm )
open H 8 in x W 16 1/4 in (20.3 cm x 41.3 cm )
DescriptionA 1944 Democratic campaign brochure. On the cover of the off-white brochure is a black and blue illustration of a uniformed Army soldier with an American flag flying behind him. The staff of the flag pierces the image of a Nazi Swastika on the ground below the soldier. Blue and black text reads: "Keep AMERICA Free / THE HOME OF WORLD DEMOCRACY / Vote Democratic / DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE / WALTER C. AVERILL, JR. / Chairman." A union bug is located at the bottom center.
When opened, text along the top and bottom of the brochure reads: VOTE STRAIGHT DEMOCRATIC AND CONFIRM YOU FAITH IN AMERICA! On the left half is a black and white photographic image of FDR. The brochure goes on to describe the accomplishments of the current administration.
The reverse side of the brochure has images of Michigan Democrats running for office in 1944, including Edward J. Fry for Governor, James H. Lee for Lieutenant Governor, Arthur A. Koscinski for Secretary of State, Minnie M. Schwinger for State Treasurer, Clark J. Adams for Auditor General, and Thurman B. Doyle for Attorney General.
Additional DetailsWhen opened, text along the top and bottom of the brochure reads: VOTE STRAIGHT DEMOCRATIC AND CONFIRM YOU FAITH IN AMERICA! On the left half is a black and white photographic image of FDR. The brochure goes on to describe the accomplishments of the current administration.
The reverse side of the brochure has images of Michigan Democrats running for office in 1944, including Edward J. Fry for Governor, James H. Lee for Lieutenant Governor, Arthur A. Koscinski for Secretary of State, Minnie M. Schwinger for State Treasurer, Clark J. Adams for Auditor General, and Thurman B. Doyle for Attorney General.
Credit LineGift of John E. Vargo
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
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