Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
The Americans Have Not Changed
Object numberMO 2005.13.20.45
Name
Leaflet
Author
Stefan Heym
(German author, 1913 - 2001)
Issuing Body
U.S. Army
(American, founded 1775)
Dateca. 1944-45
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 8 in x W 5 1/4 in (20.3 cm x 13.3 cm )
DescriptionA propaganda leaflet titled, "The Americans Have Not Changed." On a piece of white paper, the upper left corner has a diagonal stars and stripes flag banner followed by the title. Beneath the title is a printed message to the German people informing them that the Americans are approaching their cities and things they should know about the Americans in order to get along with them:
1. The Americans require quiet and order and will mercilessly quell disorder.
2. The Americans will not tolerate war criminals and prolongers of war.
3. The Americans will root out fanatics and Nazi swindlers.
Printed along the bottom of the page: 12 A. G. – 20
On the reverse side of the leaflet is a black and white photographic image of an American soldier in combat uniform. At the top, written in blue, is the heading, “My Names is Joe Jones”. This is followed by text, written a biographical manner, stating that he is an American soldier from Ohio. The text goes on to reiterate, in a more personal way, the points made on the front of the leaflet.
Label TextPrinted in both the English and German languages, leaflets like this one were dropped on Germany in late 1944 and early 1945 to combat years of anti-Allied propaganda produced by the Nazis.1. The Americans require quiet and order and will mercilessly quell disorder.
2. The Americans will not tolerate war criminals and prolongers of war.
3. The Americans will root out fanatics and Nazi swindlers.
Printed along the bottom of the page: 12 A. G. – 20
On the reverse side of the leaflet is a black and white photographic image of an American soldier in combat uniform. At the top, written in blue, is the heading, “My Names is Joe Jones”. This is followed by text, written a biographical manner, stating that he is an American soldier from Ohio. The text goes on to reiterate, in a more personal way, the points made on the front of the leaflet.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by the Adriance Memorial Library.
Credit LineGift of the Adriance Memorial Library
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesOriginal Posters from World War I and World War II (National Archives Identifier 739394)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightNARA copyright. Works of authorship are rights are documented in writing as being transferred to NARA or another federal agency, placing them in the public domain.Collections
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