Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
They Need More Than Courage!
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.31.9
Object Type
Poster
Issuing Body
Russian War Relief, Inc.
(American nonprofit organization, 1941 - 1945)
Dateca. 1941-1945
Mediumpaper (cardboard), ink
Dimensionsoverall H 21 3/4 in x W 13 1/2 in (55.2 cm x 34.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA World War II poster featuring a black and white photographic image of two children (a boy and girl) in tattered clothing standing in front of a brick wall on which is mounted a poster featuring the heroic figure of a fighting Russian soldier. Red and white text on the poster states: “They Need More Than Courage! / GIVE CLOTHING TO RUSSIAN WAR RELIEF INC." A union bug is at the bottom center edge of the poster.
Historical NoteThis poster was produced for Russian War Relief, Inc., an organization established after Germany invaded the Soviet Union in 1941.Additional DetailsCustodial 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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