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The Voice of Four Freedoms
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The Voice of Four Freedoms

Artifact IDMO 1952.104.1
Object Type Print
Artist (Ukrainian-American, 1905 - 1967)
Photographer (American, 1866 - 1994)
Printer
Publisher
Date1944
Mediumcardboard
Dimensionsoverall H 14 in x W 11 in (35.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Franklin D. Roosevelt tribute print. The print is titled in purple text at the top that reads: "The Voice of the Four Freedoms!" Beneath the word "Voice" is Morse code for "V". At the center of the print is a sepia-tone photographic image of FDR, copyrighted by Pach Bros., with text below that reads: FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT / 1882 - 1945. Perched at the top of the photograph is a color illustration of an eagle clutching an American flag in its talons. Surrounding the image of FDR are color illustrations representing the Four Freedoms:
• FREEDOM OF SPEECH - the image a speaker addressing a crowd behind which are large images of books.
•FREEDOM FROM WANT - the image of a family seated at a table over which floats an oversized cornucopia filled with food.
•FREEDOM OF WORSHIP - the image of large groups of people entering a synagogue and churches.
•FREEDOM FROM FEAR- the image of a man, surrounded by military armaments, against a backdrop of flames.

At the very bottom of the print is the illustration of a family standing on the crest of a hill and gazing at the U.S. Capitol building in the distance. Small text running along the bottom reads: © 1944 BY DAVID KARP / PRINTED BY POCASSET PRESS, INC., U. S. A. / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY FREEDOM DISTRIBUTORS, INC., N. Y.




Historical NoteAmericans created a variety of tributes to their fallen President. This print is one such example.
Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPortraits (National Archives Identifier 778816)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Copyright© David Karp, Pocasset Press. Photograph © Pach Brothers / 1944. Copyright and other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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