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O Almirante Ernest J. King

Object numberMO 2005.13.32.53.1
Maker (American Federal agency, 1941 - 1946)
Dateca. 1942-1945
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 14 7/8 in x W 9 1/4 in (37.8 cm x 23.5 cm )

DescriptionA Portuguese language poster promoting inter-American solidarity during World War II. The poster features a large head and chest color portrait of Admiral Ernest J. King in his Service Dress White uniform. Portuguese text in brown below the portrait reads: "O ALMIRANTE ERNEST J. KING / Chefe das Operações Navais da Marinha dos Estados Unidos” [Admiral Ernest J. King, Chief of Naval Operations of the United States Navy].

Printed in small text in the lower right corner of the poster: "Publicado pelo Coordenador dos Assuntos Interamericanos / Commerce Department Building, 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