Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
The United Nations Fight for Freedom
Artifact IDMO 2009.3.1.1
Object Type
Poster
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body
Office of Facts and Figures, OEM
(American, 1941 - 1942)
Issuing Body
Office For Emergency Management
(American, 1940 - 1942)
Date1942
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 28 in x W 19 7/8 in (71.1 cm x 50.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA color poster featuring illustrations of 26 flags of allied nations against the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty. Blue text along the top of the poster reads: "THE UNITED NATIONS FIGHT FOR FREEDOM.”
Small text in the bottom margin of the poster has the information: “MAY 1, 1942 / For additional copies write to Graphics Division, Office of Facts and Figures, Washington D.C. . . . . Specify GPO Jacket No. 461205. / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1942—O.”
Additional DetailsSmall text in the bottom margin of the poster has the information: “MAY 1, 1942 / For additional copies write to Graphics Division, Office of Facts and Figures, Washington D.C. . . . . Specify GPO Jacket No. 461205. / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1942—O.”
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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