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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Remember Pearl Harbor Banner
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Remember Pearl Harbor Banner

Artifact IDMO 2005.64
Object Type Banner
Maker
Dateca. 1940s
Mediumcotton
Dimensionsoverall H 16 in x W 30 in (40.6 cm x 76.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA candlewick tufted commemorative banner. Red, royal blue, light blue, and yellow lines create a grid design on a white background. Red and blue text in the center of the banner reads: REMEMBER / PEARL / HARBOR.


Historical NoteWithin days of Japan's December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor a new slogan swept the nation-- "Remember Pearl Harbor!" It appeared first in newspaper editorials, then quickly began showing up on posters, banners, and products ranging from matchbooks to pillowcases. Many people fashioned homemade objects with the expression. Some sent their creations to President Roosevelt.
Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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