Luchamos por la Libertad de Todos
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.32.32.1
Object Type
Poster
Artist
Edward McKnight Kauffer
(American painter, illustrator, and designer, 1890 - 1954)
Maker
Office of Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs (OCIAA)
(American Federal agency, 1941 - 1946)
Date1941-1946
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 “LUCHAMOS POR LA LIBERTAD DE TODOS" [we fight for the freedom of all], promoting inter-American solidarity during World War II. The poster features a large graphic illustration of a blue silhouetted head wearing a black and blue helmet symbolizing the American flag using stars and red and white stripes. The artist’s facsimile signature is incorporated into the artwork: “E. McKnight Kauffer.”
Printed in small text along the bottom of the poster: "Publicado por El Coordinador de Asuntos 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.Printed in small text along the bottom of the poster: "Publicado por El Coordinador de Asuntos Interamericanos, Washington, E. U. A."
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)
Not on view
