Libres de Temor
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.32.30.1
Object Type
Poster
Artist
John Atherton
(American painter, illustrator, and writer, 1900 - 1952)
Maker
Office of Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs (OCIAA)
(American Federal agency, 1941 - 1946)
Date1942
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 20 in x W 14 1/4 in (50.8 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Spanish language poster, titled “LIBRES DE TEMOR" [freedom from fear], promoting inter-American solidarity during World War II. The poster features a large illustration, on a green background, of a nearly nude man standing with arms raised in the air. Behind him is an image of the flags of Japan and Nazi Germany flanking a bayonet rifle pointed at another man cowering in fear. Text at the bottom of the poster reads: “UNA DE LAS CUATRO LIBERTADES POR LAS QUE LUCHAN LOS ALIADOS." The artist’s facsimile signature is in the upper right corner of the poster: “Atherton.”
Printed in small text along the bottom of the poster: "Publicado por el Coordinador de Asuntos Interamericanos / Commerce Department Building, Washington, D. C.”
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 poster is one in a series created by the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs depicting Franklin D. Roosevelt's Four Freedoms.Printed in small text along the bottom of the poster: "Publicado por el Coordinador de Asuntos 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
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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