Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Irmãos de Armas
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.32.49
Object Type
Poster
Maker
Office of Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs (OCIAA)
(American Federal agency, 1941 - 1946)
Dateca. 1941-1945
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 28 in x W 20 in (71.1 cm x 50.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Portuguese language poster, titled “IRMÃOS DE ARMAS" [Brothers in Arms], promoting inter-American solidarity during World War II. The poster features a large illustration of two soldiers—one American and one Brazilian—dressed in combat uniforms. Both soldiers appear injured but are smiling in camaraderie while standing with an arm around each other. The unidentified artist’s facsimile signature is in the lower left of image.
Printed in small text along the bottom of the poster: "617588 / PUBLICADO PELO COORDENADOR DE ASSUNTOS INTERAMERICANOS, WASHINGTON, E.U. A.”
Historical NotePresident Roosevelt created the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs during World War II to counter Italian and German propaganda in Latin America and promote political, economic, and cultural ties with the United States. He appointed Nelson Rockefeller as the Coordinator. This prize-winning poster, which won first place in a competition based on themes of unity, was issued by the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs.Additional DetailsPrinted in small text along the bottom of the poster: "617588 / PUBLICADO PELO COORDENADOR DE ASSUNTOS INTERAMERICANOS, WASHINGTON, E.U. A.”
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 StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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