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The Victory of the United Nations Is Assured
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.29.2
Object Type
Poster
Maker
J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
(British printing firm)
Issuing Body
British Information Services
(British, founded 1941)
Dateca. 1942-1945
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 19 3/8 in x W 14 3/4 in (49.2 cm x 37.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA color World War II propaganda poster titled, "THE VICTORY OF THE UNITED NATIONS IS ASSURED." The poster features a large artwork illustration showing three soldiers, representing the United States, France, and Great Britian, marching along with their respective flags. Allied military support is further shown through the multitude of aircraft in the sky, ships on the sea, and tanks on the ground. The title is printed below the artwork.
Small text along the bottom edge of the poster has the maker’s information: "Printed in England by J. Howitt & Son Ltd., Nottingham. 51-3923."
Stamped in black ink on the reverse of the poster: "BRITISH INFORMATION SERVICES / 30 Rockefeller Plaza / New York City."
Additional DetailsSmall text along the bottom edge of the poster has the maker’s information: "Printed in England by J. Howitt & Son Ltd., Nottingham. 51-3923."
Stamped in black ink on the reverse of the poster: "BRITISH INFORMATION SERVICES / 30 Rockefeller Plaza / New York City."
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)
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