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Mike Walsh. The people's champion and leader of the yound or progressive democracy, nominated by the Democratic Party in Tammany Hall and elected to the New York legislature in Nov. 1846 / J. Penniman, 1847 ; lith. of G. Snyder 122 Fulton St. N.Y.

Mike Walsh. The people's champion and leader of the yound or progressi...

Print shows Mike Walsh, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right. Includes text listing "a few of the peculiar doctrines of which he is the father and chosen advocate"; also, a facsimile signature.

Democracy's wild steer - Drawing. Public domain image.

Democracy's wild steer - Drawing. Public domain image.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural landscape, horses, horse riding, farm animals, farmers, livestock, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Mrs. Susanna Morin Swing [holding banner, "Democracy Should Begin at Home."]

Mrs. Susanna Morin Swing [holding banner, "Democracy Should Begin at H...

Title transcribed from item, with additional information derived by Library of Congress staff. Summary: Photograph of Suzanne Morin Swing posing with banner, "Democracy Should Begin At Home." Photograph publish... More

To speak up for democracy, read up on democracy

To speak up for democracy, read up on democracy

Poster showing three men conversing at a table with books, with an American flag and founding father in the background. Gift; Indiana Chamber of Commerce; 1989; (DLC/PP-1989:101). Stamped on recto: New York St... More

Oil. This is the huge gasoline stabilizing tower of the McKean Cracking Plant of the Quaker State Refining Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania. Quaker State is one of the many American oil companies working to supply the fuel and lubrication needed for the war machines of democracy

Oil. This is the huge gasoline stabilizing tower of the McKean Crackin...

Public domain photograph related to Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The four freedoms. The word of all the champions of democracy, and the enemies of the rights of men are available for Americans to read. Only in a democracy are the rights of citizens to publish and to read what they like respected. Only a democratic government can afford to respect these rights

The four freedoms. The word of all the champions of democracy, and the...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

To harness the earth for the defense of democracy these chimneys, at an Etna, Pennsylvania, steel mill are belching forth smoke twenty-four hours a day. American steel mills have pushed production up to the very limit of their capacity

To harness the earth for the defense of democracy these chimneys, at a...

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Conversion. Safe and lock company. Assembling the weapons of democracy. In a factory which formerly manufactured safes and locks, today thirty-seven-millimeter guns and gun mounts are coming off the assembly line. York Safe and Lock Company, York, Pennsylvania

Conversion. Safe and lock company. Assembling the weapons of democracy...

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Conversion. Safe and lock company. Assembling the weapons of democracy. In a factory which formerly manufactured safes and locks, today thirty-seven-millimeter guns and gun mounts are coming off the assembly line. York Safe and Lock Company, York, Pennsylvania

Conversion. Safe and lock company. Assembling the weapons of democracy...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a worker, labor, factory, plant, manufacture, industrial facility, 1930s, mid-20th-century industrial photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Knox. Electric power line construction. The electrical industry of America relies largely on the "broadback" or lineman, to bring its power to the places where it is needed. This man is working on the construction of a transmission line to Fort Knox, Kentucky, where American soldiers are training for the battles of democracy

Fort Knox. Electric power line construction. The electrical industry o...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a farmer, 1930s, 20th-century dust bowl era, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Of the people, by the people, for the people : Now

Of the people, by the people, for the people : Now

Gift: Gary Yanker; 1975-1983. Public domain photograph of 20th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hail, democracy! song - Public domain American popular sheet music

Hail, democracy! song - Public domain American popular sheet music

This is a public-domain musical notation scan. There were many music publishers in the United States during the 1900s. Some of the most well-known ones include G. Schirmer, Inc., Boosey & Hawkes, and Hal Leonar... More

Democracy, musical notation - Public domain American popular sheet music

Democracy, musical notation - Public domain American popular sheet mus...

This is a public-domain musical notation scan. There were many music publishers in the United States during the 1900s. Some of the most well-known ones include G. Schirmer, Inc., Boosey & Hawkes, and Hal Leonar... More

Trial of John Brown. A review of the trial of "Ossawatomie" Brown, the insurrectionist, in reply to the criticism of Dr. Herman von Holst ... in his work entitled "The Constitution and democracy of the United States,"

Trial of John Brown. A review of the trial of "Ossawatomie" Brown, the...

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Sir: To perfect the organization of the democracy of this state, and to bring that organization into the highest condition of efficiency, are the purposes for which we now address you ... New York, March 31st, 1868.

Sir: To perfect the organization of the democracy of this state, and t...

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 127, Folder 28.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration of the people of Maryland.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration o...

Extract from a long talk delivered before the Tammany Society ... at the celebration of their anniversary, May 13, 1816, by Dr. Michael Leib: p. 1-27 at end. Also available in digital form on the Library of Con... More

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration of the people of Maryland.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration o...

Extract from a long talk delivered before the Tammany Society ... at the celebration of their anniversary, May 13, 1816, by Dr. Michael Leib: p. 1-27 at end. Also available in digital form on the Library of Con... More

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration of the people of Maryland.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration o...

Extract from a long talk delivered before the Tammany Society ... at the celebration of their anniversary, May 13, 1816, by Dr. Michael Leib: p. 1-27 at end. Also available in digital form on the Library of Con... More

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration of the people of Maryland.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration o...

Extract from a long talk delivered before the Tammany Society ... at the celebration of their anniversary, May 13, 1816, by Dr. Michael Leib: p. 1-27 at end. Also available in digital form on the Library of Con... More

Coroner Harrison is a little too previous / Dalrymple.

Coroner Harrison is a little too previous / Dalrymple.

Print shows Uncle Sam reclining in a chair with his feet resting on a foot stool, on a table next to him are medications labeled "Tariff Reform Tonic" and "Repeal of Sherman Silver Law Elixir", on the floor nex... More

Rainsford is right - the rich must be regulated / C.J.T.

Rainsford is right - the rich must be regulated / C.J.T.

Print shows a democratic approach to the mingling of social classes with vignettes showing the rich buying their clothes from "honest merchants" regardless how poorly they will fit, eating at "plain oyster-hous... More

Democracy's plight / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Democracy's plight / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Print shows William Jennings Bryan, John P. Jones, and Arthur P. Gorman mesmerized by a large menacing genie carrying a sword labeled "Free Silver" that has emerged from an oversized urn; George G. Vest has his... More

[The growth of democracy] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[The growth of democracy] - Drawing. Public domain image.

In the midst of a battle of flying artillery, two soldiers in the British army, one white and the other black, sit in a trench lighting cigarettes. In the distance a house explodes. No copyright information fo... More

The last blow / C. D. Gibson. - Public domain scenic drawing

The last blow / C. D. Gibson. - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows female symbol of Democracy punching German soldiers labeled "Militarism," who are lying upon a pile of skulls as a house burns in the background.

Pierre van Paasen, noted foreign correspondent & author, will discuss democracy's last stand / designed & produced by Iowa Art Program WPA.

Pierre van Paasen, noted foreign correspondent & author, will discuss ...

Poster announcing a public forum at which Pierre van Paasen will lead a discussion on "democracy's last stand" held at Roosevelt High. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Col... More

The four freedoms. The people gather on a million street corners to discuss a million problems. Only in a democracy are they free to discuss the affairs of their nation and the affairs of the world. Only in a democracy would we find this free mingling of a dozen different races. The scene is Columbus Circle, New York

The four freedoms. The people gather on a million street corners to di...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking over a dummy of hiArsenal of Democracy panel is the eminent posters artist Jean Carlu. The panel, which measured 15 by 30 feet, is on exhibit now at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at Grand Central Palace, New York along with another of the same size representing the Four Freedoms. Shown under the auspices of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), they will shortly be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking over a dummy ...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

One way to increase tire life--and to do your part in the saving of rubber for the forces of fighting to defend your right to drive in freedom over the roads of this democracy is to keep the pressure right. This driver isn't thinking of war, however, as he checks his tire pressure. He's just using common sense as he takes a few moments to make certain that costly carelessness will not rob him of tire mileage

One way to increase tire life--and to do your part in the saving of ru...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an automobile, 1940s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The four freedoms. The panel is part of an exhibit prepared for the Office of War Information by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. The actual size of the panel is 15 x 30 feet. Another montage of the same size, The Arsenal of Democracy, comprises a companion piece to "The Four Freedoms" panel and completes the exhibit. This exhibit will be shown by the OWI in scores of cities throughout the country

The four freedoms. The panel is part of an exhibit prepared for the Of...

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

High school Victory Corps. Young Americans study the problems of Democracy at war to prepare them for their future usefulness to their country. This panel discussion on inflation is typical of those held in social studies classes at Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland, in which members of the Victory Corps learn what they are organized to fight

High school Victory Corps. Young Americans study the problems of Democ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classroom, college auditorium, school, students, teaching, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Knox. Electric power line construction. The electrical industry of America relies largely on the "broadback" or lineman, to bring its power to the places where it is needed. This man is working on the construction of a transmission line to Fort Knox, Kentucky, where American soldiers are training for the battles of democracy

Fort Knox. Electric power line construction. The electrical industry o...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a farmer, 1930s, 20th-century dust bowl era, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

OEM exhibit panel. Office of Emergency Management exhibit panel on display at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., November 1941. The panel was designed by Jean Carlu and executed by the Division of Information, OEM. One side depicted in a photo-montage, "The Four Freedoms." The other side described pictorially our "Arsenal of Democracy"

OEM exhibit panel. Office of Emergency Management exhibit panel on dis...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Training. Work Projects Administration (WPA) vocational school. Competent instructors and well-equipped shops make for a successful vocational training school. This experienced Negro machinist is teaching a young Negro trainee the intricacies of lathe operation. After completion of the course in the WPA vocational training school, the student will be qualified for a job in one of our great arsenals of democracy

Training. Work Projects Administration (WPA) vocational school. Compet...

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 as a response to the high unemployment during the Great Depression. The program put people t... More

Manpower. Negro arsenal workers. Workers of many races contribute their skills to help crush the Axis. Six months after he graduated from high school, Robert Mason was speeding war production in a large Eastern arsenal of democracy. This Negro worker is an apprentice machinist. Edgewood Arsenal. Edgewood, Maryland

Manpower. Negro arsenal workers. Workers of many races contribute thei...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory worker, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions. show less

Battle hymn of democracy - Public domain World War One sheet music

Battle hymn of democracy - Public domain World War One sheet music

By Eunice M. Cox. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Staff notation. (language)

Trust - the main issue / E. Noble from statue by Fremiet.

Trust - the main issue / E. Noble from statue by Fremiet.

Illustration shows a large ape clutching a struggling Lady Liberty in one arm and holding a stone labeled "Republicanism" in the other hand while standing on a stone labeled "Trusts." The ape has been shot with... More

Grand banner of the radical democracy, for 1864

Grand banner of the radical democracy, for 1864

Print shows a campaign banner for presidential nominee John C. Fremont and his running mate John Cochrane. Fremont and Cochrane were the candidates of a faction of radical Democrats consisting mostly of Germans... More

The Rip Van Winkle awakening of democracy

The Rip Van Winkle awakening of democracy

Rip Van Winkle at door "Uncle Sam's Inn," with signs "T. Roosevelt, proprieter," "prosperity," "Panama Canal, an assured fact," "Philippine Islands, American possession," "Hawaiian Islands ...," "Porto [i.e. Pu... More

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration of the people of Maryland.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration o...

Extract from a long talk delivered before the Tammany Society ... at the celebration of their anniversary, May 13, 1816, by Dr. Michael Leib: p. 1-27 at end. Also available in digital form on the Library of Con... More

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration of the people of Maryland.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration o...

Extract from a long talk delivered before the Tammany Society ... at the celebration of their anniversary, May 13, 1816, by Dr. Michael Leib: p. 1-27 at end. Also available in digital form on the Library of Con... More

Puck magazine cover - Democracy's opportunity / J. Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - Democracy's opportunity / J. Keppler.

Print shows a man labeled "Republican War Record" standing in a pond labeled "Republican Corruption Water", yelling to an Irishman wearing a hat labeled "Democracy", gathering up the Republican's clothing label... More

True democracy is safe! / C.J. Taylor.

True democracy is safe! / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows a man identified as a "Sound Money Democrat" holding up a campaign banner that states "For President - For Vice President Palmer and Buckner.

The biggest gun in the war for democracy

The biggest gun in the war for democracy

Poster showing Uncle Sam firing a cannon "American industry," which is shooting supplies and munitions to "The Allies" on a distant shore. "Wage earner" and "Wage payer" look on. Title continues: In war - indus... More

PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY VISIT 4-H ENCAMPMENT. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 14. THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. ROOSEVELT PAID A SURPRISE VISIT TO THE 4-H GATHERING TODAY AT THE TIDAL BASIN IN WASHINGTON, D.C. EARLIER IN THE DAY, THE PRESIDENT TOLD A MEETING OF THE 4-H MEMBERS THAT THEIR ORGANIZATION IS ONE OF THE BULWARKS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY, SINCE IT IS NOT REGIMENTED LIKE YOUTH GROUPSIN OTHER COUNTIRES. FLOWERS WERE PRESENTED TO MRS. ROOSEVELT BY ELIZABETH WHITE OF VIRGINIA AND A BOOK CONCERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE 4-H CLUB WAS GIVEN TO MR. ROOSEVELT. L TO R: ELIZABETH WHITE, VIRGINIA; MRS. ROOSEVELT; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; AND DAVID LANDERS OF NEW YORK, WHO GAVE THE PRESIDENT THE BOOK

PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY VISIT 4-H ENCAMPMENT. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 1...

A group of people standing around a car. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Protectors of the Four Freedoms raise Old Glory by the Office of Emergency Management's (OEM) huge Four Freedoms photomontage at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition in Grand Central Palace, New York. This panel, which measures 15 x 30 feet, and another of equal size entitled Arsenal of Democracy were designed by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, in accordance with a new technic in montage used only once before. The sections are 2 1/2 feet square. The panels will shortly be seen in a number of other cities

Protectors of the Four Freedoms raise Old Glory by the Office of Emerg...

Public domain photograph of United States in World War Two, home front, industrial military production, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. With the final section still to be placed on the scaffolding, a worker is already installing the wiring for the two 15 x 30 foot photomontages displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. The panels, entitled The Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy, were designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. They were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many large cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. With the final section...

Public domain photograph of early 20th-century New York metropolis cityscape, buildings, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The artist inspects sections of the huge Arsenal of Democracy photomontage, which, when assembled, will be 15 x 30 feet. The artist is Jean Carlu who designed this panel and one portraying the Four Freedoms for exhibition by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at Grand Central Palace, New York and later at defese shows in a number of cities from coast to coast. Carlu's technique is a relatively new one, having been used only once before in photomontage design

The artist inspects sections of the huge Arsenal of Democracy photomon...

Public domain photograph related to New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

President Roosevelt and T.V. Soong, foreign minister of China, purchases from Postmaster General Walker some of the new five-cent stamps symbolizing freedom and democracy in both the United States and China. The stamp carries pictures of President Lincoln and Sun Yat-Sen, first president of China, and a Chinese inscription

President Roosevelt and T.V. Soong, foreign minister of China, purchas...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Conversion. Toy factory. These two girls, Stephanie Cewe and Ann Manemeit, have turned their skill from peacetime production of toy trains to the assembling of parachute flare casings for the armies of democracy. Along with other workers in this Eastern plant, they have turned their skill to the vital needs of the day, and in many cases have seen to it that the machinery they used to use does Uncle Sam's most important work today. Stephanie, left, is assembling toy locomotives, driving screws and nuts with an electric screwdriver, while Ann is at her peacetime job assembling locomotive housings to their chassis. Today both girls are working with electric screwdrivers, assembling parachute flare casings. A. C. Gilbert Company, New Haven, Connecticut

Conversion. Toy factory. These two girls, Stephanie Cewe and Ann Manem...

Picryl description: Public domain image of girl workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

President Roosevelt and T.V. Soong, foreign minister of China, purchases from Postmaster General Walker some of the new five-cent stamps symbolizing freedom and democracy in both the United States and China. The stamp carries pictures of President Lincoln and Sun Yat-Sen, first president of China, and a Chinese inscription

President Roosevelt and T.V. Soong, foreign minister of China, purchas...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

I felt-- shocked & angry. USA, united, democracy, equality ... / submitted by Sara Handspicker, Lake Region Middle School (LRMS), Bridgton, ME, Age 12 1/2.

I felt-- shocked & angry. USA, united, democracy, equality ... / submi...

Forms part of: Exit Art Gallery Reactions Collection: A Global Response to the 9/11 Attacks. Exhibited: Witness and Response: September 11 Acquisitions at the Library of Congress, 2002. Title continues: Honesty... More

Democracy of Americanism - an American President (Roosevelt) greeting an American workingman - Tennessee

Democracy of Americanism - an American President (Roosevelt) greeting ...

Stereograph showing Roosevelt shaking a man's hand from a train. H23908 U.S. Copyright Office. On recto: Copyright 1902 by Underwood & Underwood.

Democracy, musical notation - Public domain World War One sheet music

Democracy, musical notation - Public domain World War One sheet music

For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

Grand banner of the radical democracy, for 1864

Grand banner of the radical democracy, for 1864

Print shows a campaign banner for presidential nominee John C. Fremont and his running mate John Cochrane. Fremont and Cochrane were the candidates of a faction of radical Democrats consisting mostly of Germans... More

Hitler wants us to believe that: democracy is dying; our armed forces are weak ...

Hitler wants us to believe that: democracy is dying; our armed forces ...

Caricature of Adolph Hitler and a propaganda message made by him. Promotional goal: U.S. J49. 1942. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-476330.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration of the people of Maryland.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration o...

Extract from a long talk delivered before the Tammany Society ... at the celebration of their anniversary, May 13, 1816, by Dr. Michael Leib: p. 1-27 at end. Also available in digital form on the Library of Con... More

"Turned out of meh own home!" - Political cartoon, public domain image

"Turned out of meh own home!" - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a woman labeled "Democracy" carrying a satchel with papers labeled "Free Trade" is lamenting being turned out of her home into a shower of torn paper labeled "Protection Sentiment"; the door ... More

To the Envoys of Russia. President Wilson and Envoy Root are deceiving Russia. They say we are a democracy. Help us win a world war so that democracies may survive. We, the Women of America tell you that America is not a democracy [...]

To the Envoys of Russia. President Wilson and Envoy Root are deceiving...

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Make the world safe for democracy Every Liberty Bond you buy helps win the war : Buy more Liberty Bonds.

Make the world safe for democracy Every Liberty Bond you buy helps win...

Poster showing a hand about to pitch a ball labeled "Second Liberty Loan of 1917" at Kaiser Wilhelm with the caption "Swat military autocracy." No. 2.

First to fight - "Democracy's vanguard" U.S. Marine Corps - Join now and test your courage - Real fighting with real fighters / / Sidney H. Riesenberg 1917.

First to fight - "Democracy's vanguard" U.S. Marine Corps - Join now a...

Poster showing marines storming a beach. Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The four freedoms. The word of all the champions of democracy, and the enemies of the rights of men are available for Americans to read. Only in a democracy are the rights of citizens to publish and to read what they like respected. Only a democratic government can afford to respect these rights

The four freedoms. The word of all the champions of democracy, and the...

Public domain photograph of pharmacy, convenience store, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The four freedoms. The news every hour on the hour. Americans live in one of the few nations in the world where their news is not censored. It is vitally important that all the news reaches the citizens of a democracy for they need this knowledge in order to govern themselves intelligently

The four freedoms. The news every hour on the hour. Americans live in ...

Public domain photograph of the United States in the 1930s, portraits, people, events, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Knox. Electric power line construction. The electrical industry of America relies largely on the "broadback" or lineman, to bring its power to the places where it is needed. This man is working on the construction of a transmission line to Fort Knox, Kentucky, where American soldiers are training for the battles of democracy

Fort Knox. Electric power line construction. The electrical industry o...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a worker, labor, factory, plant, manufacture, industrial facility, 1930s, mid-20th-century industrial photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Conversion. Soft drink dispenser plant. Peacetime product of an Eastern manufacturing firm which now produces dies for Democracy. Operating under prime and sub-contracts, this firm makes precision tools, brass quadrants, etc., for Uncle Sam's armed forces. No more soft drink dispensers, orange juicers and game boards will be manufactured here until there's no more Axis. Bristol and Martin Company, New York, New York

Conversion. Soft drink dispenser plant. Peacetime product of an Easter...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

When the world is made "safe for democracy"

When the world is made "safe for democracy"

music by E. Adele Lord ; words by Rebecca R. Davidson. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Manuscript in ink. "Inspired by and respectfully dedicated to the Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the ... More

Trial of John Brown. A review of the trial of "Ossawatomie" Brown, the insurrectionist, in reply to the criticism of Dr. Herman von Holst ... in his work entitled "The Constitution and democracy of the United States,"

Trial of John Brown. A review of the trial of "Ossawatomie" Brown, the...

Picryl description: Public domain document related to trials and litigations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration of the people of Maryland.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration o...

Extract from a long talk delivered before the Tammany Society ... at the celebration of their anniversary, May 13, 1816, by Dr. Michael Leib: p. 1-27 at end. Also available in digital form on the Library of Con... More

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration of the people of Maryland.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration o...

Extract from a long talk delivered before the Tammany Society ... at the celebration of their anniversary, May 13, 1816, by Dr. Michael Leib: p. 1-27 at end. Also available in digital form on the Library of Con... More

Puck magazine cover - The irrepressible log / Gillam.

Puck magazine cover - The irrepressible log / Gillam.

Print shows a bear labeled "N.Y. Democracy" climbing a tree labeled "New York" and "N.Y. State Patronage Hive" to get at the honey, however a block of wood labeled "Tammany Kelly" suspended by a rope labeled "6... More

The last ditch / C. D. Gibson. - Public domain engraving

The last ditch / C. D. Gibson. - Public domain engraving

Drawing shows female symbol of Democracy pushing a German soldier labeled "Militarism" into a ditch in which a skeleton awaits him with open arms. Title from Life magazine. Published in: Life, 1917 March 22, pp... More

Newsmen hear Russian Ambassador. Washington, D.C., April 22. Russian Ambassador Alexander Troyanovsky speaking before the National Press Club today attacked those who criticize the Soviet Union because it has certain elements of dictatorship. The Union he said, "is fundamentally on the side of democracy but is surrounded by enemies and must defend ourselves [?] if intrenched in a military camp," 4/22/1937

Newsmen hear Russian Ambassador. Washington, D.C., April 22. Russian A...

A man standing at a table with a microphone. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The four freedoms. Everyone has his chance in that center of democracy known as Columbus Circle, in New York City, you have the right to speak your mind anywhere in America, but in places like Columbus Circle you are assured of an audience as well as the right

The four freedoms. Everyone has his chance in that center of democracy...

Public domain photograph of early 20th-century New York metropolis cityscape, buildings, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Subcontracting (Braden and Van Fossen Works). The speedy equipping of the armies of democracy depends upon using effectively and immediately the skill of thousands of men in shops such as the Braden and Van Fossen Works, in Staunton, Virginia. These are special jigs and other tools made up in the shop since Pearl Harbor, all of them to speed production on small war orders. The volume of such orders is much too small, and the shop is even now idle much of the time, but it is just such ingenuity as these men are showing which will mean adequate war production

Subcontracting (Braden and Van Fossen Works). The speedy equipping of ...

Public domain photograph of Virginia, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Oil. Oil for the armies of democracy is stored in these huge tanks at the McKean plant of the Quaker State Refining Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania. This company refines much high-quality lubricating oil for the military machinery of the Army and Navy

Oil. Oil for the armies of democracy is stored in these huge tanks at ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. M-4 tanks. From our arsenal of democracy pours a strong, steady stream of mighty M-4 tanks. Each tank is given a final careful check before it rolls off the assembly line of an Eastern plant

Production. M-4 tanks. From our arsenal of democracy pours a strong, s...

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OEM exhibit panel. Office of Emergency Management exhibit panel on display at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., November 1941. The panel was designed by Jean Carlu and executed by the Division of Information, OEM. One side depicted in a photo-montage, "The Four Freedoms." The other side described pictorially our "Arsenal of Democracy"

OEM exhibit panel. Office of Emergency Management exhibit panel on dis...

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Peoples' bicentennial festival, advancing the peoples' struggles for jobs and democracy, against racism and war

Peoples' bicentennial festival, advancing the peoples' struggles for j...

Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983. Public domain photograph of 20th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Support a "free democratic secular Palestine"? Sure, it's called "Israel"

Support a "free democratic secular Palestine"? Sure, it's called "Isra...

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The new fountain of democracy: swill milk for hungry suckers

The new fountain of democracy: swill milk for hungry suckers

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4806

Star spangled banner of democracy

Star spangled banner of democracy

This is a public-domain musical notation scan. There were many music publishers in the United States during the 1900s. Some of the most well-known ones include G. Schirmer, Inc., Boosey & Hawkes, and Hal Leonar... More

A war president. Progressive democracy

A war president. Progressive democracy

A caricature of Democratic candidate Lewis Cass, a general in the War of 1812, suggesting that his expansionist leanings would lead the United States into war. Cass (dubbed "General Gas" by the unfriendly press... More

A war president. Progressive democracy

A war president. Progressive democracy

A caricature of Democratic candidate Lewis Cass, a general in the War of 1812, suggesting that his expansionist leanings would lead the United States into war. Cass (dubbed "General Gas" by the unfriendly press... More

Trust - the main issue / E. Noble from statue by Fremiet.

Trust - the main issue / E. Noble from statue by Fremiet.

Illustration shows a large ape clutching a struggling Lady Liberty in one arm and holding a stone labeled "Republicanism" in the other hand while standing on a stone labeled "Trusts." The ape has been shot with... More

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration of the people of Maryland.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration o...

Extract from a long talk delivered before the Tammany Society ... at the celebration of their anniversary, May 13, 1816, by Dr. Michael Leib: p. 1-27 at end. Also available in digital form on the Library of Con... More

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration of the people of Maryland.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration o...

Extract from a long talk delivered before the Tammany Society ... at the celebration of their anniversary, May 13, 1816, by Dr. Michael Leib: p. 1-27 at end. Also available in digital form on the Library of Con... More

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration of the people of Maryland.

A portrait of the evils of democracy, submitted to the consideration o...

Extract from a long talk delivered before the Tammany Society ... at the celebration of their anniversary, May 13, 1816, by Dr. Michael Leib: p. 1-27 at end. Also available in digital form on the Library of Con... More

Heads of the democracy - Drawing. Public domain image.

Heads of the democracy - Drawing. Public domain image.

Purchase; Old Print Shop; 1985; (DLC/PP-1985:492). Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 1985:492.

In her path / C. D. Gibson. - Public domain scenic drawing

In her path / C. D. Gibson. - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows female symbol of Democracy kicking the head of a German soldier labeled "Autocracy" off a cliff as an angelic symbol of peace approaches. Title from Life magazine. Illus. in: Life, 1917 November 8... More

[Picketers at White House with signs: "Democracy and Political Prisoners Don't Mix," "Shall Justice Die?" "We are Innocent Victims," etc. Washington, D.C.]

[Picketers at White House with signs: "Democracy and Political Prisone...

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1791 - Freedom of speech, press, religi[on], assem[bly]; 1941 - Freedom of expression and religion, freedom from want and fear: "Everywhere in the world." F.D.R.

1791 - Freedom of speech, press, religi[on], assem[bly]; 1941 - Freedo...

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What's right with America Des Moines Public Forums / / designed & made by Iowa Art Program, W.P.A.

What's right with America Des Moines Public Forums / / designed & made...

Poster announcing public forums with Bonaro Overstreet; citywide forum discussing "democracy as a personal experience" to be held at North High, Des Moines, Iowa, and neighborhood forums discussing "education f... More

Democracy .. a challenge - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Democracy .. a challenge - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congr...

Poster for democracy showing the hand and torch of the Statue of Liberty. Date stamped on verso: Aug 1 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager Sloan of the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at New York's Grand Central Palace. In the background is part of the 15 x 30 foot poster Carlu designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The panel shown represents the Arsenal of Democracy while another of equal size is entitled The Four Freedoms. These panels, designed according to a technique in photomontage used only once before, will be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager S...

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Oil. Here is part of the huge McKean cracking unit of the Quaker State Refining Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania. This plant is working at full capacity to produce oil for the military machines fighting to preserve democracy

Oil. Here is part of the huge McKean cracking unit of the Quaker State...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Assembly workers are nearly ready to put the final section of the huge 15 x 30 foot photmontage The Four Freedoms in place. On the other side of the scaffolding was the Arsenal of Democracy panel, equal in size. The two were displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu, they were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Assembly workers are n...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking over a dummy of hiArsenal of Democracy panel is the eminent posters artist Jean Carlu. The panel, which measured 15 by 30 feet, is on exhibit now at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at Grand Central Palace, New York along with another of the same size representing the Four Freedoms. Shown under the auspices of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), they will shortly be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking over a dummy ...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking the finished product with a model, these workers are completing the assembly of the two 15 x 30 ft photomontages which are displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. The panels entitled The Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy were designed for the Office of Emergency Management by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. They were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many large cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking the finished ...

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Oil. Here is part of the huge McKean cracking unit of the Quaker State Refining Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania. This plant is working at full capacity to produce oil for the military machines fighting to preserve democracy

Oil. Here is part of the huge McKean cracking unit of the Quaker State...

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The four freedoms. Equal justice under the law is just one of the planks on which democracy is built, equal justice for all, regardless of race, color and creed. The picture is of the entrance to the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.

The four freedoms. Equal justice under the law is just one of the plan...

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