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Harry S. Truman Poster

Object numberMO 2005.13.32.44
Maker (American Federal agency, 1941 - 1946)
Photographer (American photography studio)
Dateca. 1945
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 17 1/2 in x W 12 1/8 in (44.5 cm x 30.8 cm )

DescriptionA French language poster promoting inter-American solidarity during World War II. The poster features a large black and white photographic portrait of President Truman bordered in blue. The photographer’s name is printed just below the photo: “CHASE STATLER, WASHINGTON, D. C.” Under the portrait is a wide red band with blue, white, and black text that reads: "★ HARRY S. TRUMAN ★ / Président des Etats-Unis d’Amérique [President of the United States]".

Printed in small text in the bottom right corner of the poster: "Bureau des Affaires Interaméricaines, Washington, D.C."
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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Non exposé