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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

George Hunt - Democracy. 1832. 1864., Confederate States of America.

George Hunt - Democracy. 1832. 1864., Confederate States of America.

Two scenes contrast Democratic presidential candidate of 1832 Andrew Jackson and 1864 George B. McClellan. McClellan is portrayed as weak and conciliatory toward the South, whereas his earlier counterpart's st... More

The siren song of partisanship / Keppler.

The siren song of partisanship / Keppler.

Illustration shows a galley labeled "Government Of, By, and For the People" sailing past rocks labeled "Bossism" where other ships have wrecked, drawn by "Party Solidarity" sung by Republican sirens "Connors, A... More

U.S. Marines - first to fight for democracy / L.A. Shafer.

U.S. Marines - first to fight for democracy / L.A. Shafer.

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing marines firing artillery from a ship.

True patriotism. Washington, D.C., March 10. Miss Myrtle Powell, Richmond, Virginia, today told the Senate Education and Labor Subcommittee that she would "defend America against all aggressors against our democracy." The statement was made shortly after Carl Ross, Executive Secretary of the Young Comminist League, refused to answer when asked if he would defend the American flag with arms against the Russian flag in the event there was a war. Miss Powell, a member of the National Business and Professional Women's Council of the Y.W.C.A., urged passage of the American Youth Act, 3/10/38

True patriotism. Washington, D.C., March 10. Miss Myrtle Powell, Richm...

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Italian Embassy picketed by peace-democracy group protesting seizures. Washington, D.C., April 8. Representatives of the Washington branch of the American League for Peace and Democracy took up signs today and picketed the Italian Embassy. It was a variety of long-distance picketing, however, for police kept demonstrators at a distance of 500 feet from the Embassy. The group protested Fascist and Nazi conquests and establishment of various 'protectorates' in Europe. 4-8-39

Italian Embassy picketed by peace-democracy group protesting seizures....

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The problem of supplying the armies of democracy is borne by all those nations taking part in the fight. These are Chinese workers drilling in a Netherlands East Indies tin mine with American-made drills. For many years nearly all our tin has come from the Pacific area

The problem of supplying the armies of democracy is borne by all those...

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PRESIDENT BROADCASTS ON 7TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE A.A.A. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 8. ASKING CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE NEW DEAL, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TONIGHT BROADCASTED ON THE SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE THREE A'S TO FARMERS OF AMERICA, HUNDREDS OF WHOM WERE AT 'FARMER DINERS' LISTENING IN. THE PRESIDENT SAID THAT THE NEW DEAL USED TWO 'TOOLS OF DEMOCRACY', THE RECIPROCAL TRADE ACT AND THE FARM CONSERVATION PROGRAM, TO HOLD AMERICAN MARKETS ABROAD AND TO PRESERVE DEMOCRACY AT HOME. P.M.G. FARLEY AND SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE ALSO JOINED THE PROGRAM, FARLEY FROM NEW YORK AND WALLACE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE. SECRETARY WALLACE CALLED F.D.R. THE 'FARMER'S GREATEST FRIEND' EVER IN THE WHITE HOUSE

PRESIDENT BROADCASTS ON 7TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE A.A.A. WASHINGTON, D.C....

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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...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Ready to go is the huge 15 x 30 foot Arsenal of Democracy montage deseigned by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, for exhibition at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition in New York and in many other cities throughout the country. The panel is divided into 2 1/2 foot squares. The artist seems pleased with his work, which is only the second time this particular montage technique has been used. Behind him are figures from the Four Freedoms panel, which equal in size to the Arsenal of Democracy. Both panels were prepared for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Ready to go is the hug...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. The Arsenal of Democracy panel at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition is readied by workmen. Only half the panel is shown here. This and a montage representing the Four Freedoms were designed by Jean Carlu, eminent psoter artist. Each measures 15 x 30 feet and is divided into 2 1/2 foot squares. These panels display a novel new montage technique used only once before. Displayed under the aegis of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), theyl will be shortly seen at exhibitions in a number of cities from coast to coast

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. The Arsenal of Democra...

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The four freedoms. Freedom of worship is one of the keystones of democracy. It is for the preservation of these freedoms that we are devoting an ever increasing part of our productive capacity to defense. Subject is Reverend Father West, the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, in New York City

The four freedoms. Freedom of worship is one of the keystones of democ...

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"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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Production. M-4 tanks. A strong, steady stream of mighty M-4 tanks is flowing from our arsenal of democracy. These heavy steel hulls and bogie-wheel assemblies in an Eastern plant give some idea of the massive construction of our new land battleships

Production. M-4 tanks. A strong, steady stream of mighty M-4 tanks is ...

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

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

words and music by Paul McMichael Captain Ordanance Reserve Corps. ; arr. by R.C. Stearns. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Manuscript in ink. Also available in digital form on the Library of ... More

The matinee line is a study in democracy

The matinee line is a study in democracy

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1934:0068). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Majestic Movies" by Harrison Rhodes, Harper's magazine, 138:183 (Jan. 1919).

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

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

words and music by Herbert A. W. White. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

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

Democracy 1832. 1864. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

Democracy 1832. 1864. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

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The transfusion of blood - may the operation prove a success! / J. Keppler.

The transfusion of blood - may the operation prove a success! / J. Kep...

Illustration shows Puck standing next to the symbolic figure labeled "Independent" who is undergoing a blood transfusion with an old man labeled "Democracy" sitting in a chair; among the men depicted observing ... More

Puck magazine cover - Don't!! / Dalrymple. Joseph Pulitzer

Puck magazine cover - Don't!! / Dalrymple. Joseph Pulitzer

Print shows a man, possibly Joseph Pulitzer, dressed as a jester holding papers labeled "Income Tax Law", which he is pointing to with his right hand, standing before a woman labeled "Democracy" who is sitting ... More

Caricature, Don't jump! / F.M. Hutchins., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Don't jump! / F.M. Hutchins., public domain cartoon image

Print shows a hand labeled "Fifty-Third Congress" holding a frying pan labeled "Democracy" in which is a man labeled "Democrat", over an open fire labeled "Republicanism, which is consuming logs labeled "Extrav... More

The sea-serpent comes ashore - Drawing. Public domain image.

The sea-serpent comes ashore - Drawing. Public domain image.

No accession number. Published in: Washington post. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.

Lyman Bryson, famous forum leader, will discuss "Are we done with democracy?" at Roosevelt High 8th year of Des Moines Public Forum / / designed and produced by Iowa Art Program WPA.

Lyman Bryson, famous forum leader, will discuss "Are we done with demo...

Poster announcing a public forum to be held at Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, Iowa, at which Lyman Bryson will discuss the future of democracy. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Administrati... More

Wagner Labor Relations Act being frustrated by some municipal officials, NLRB chairman charges. Washington, D.C., Nov. 16. Speaking at the U.S. Conference of Mayors today, NLRB Chairman Warren Madden charged that the Wagner Labor Relations Act was being frustrated in some communities by municipal officials. At the same time, Madden appealed to the mayors for their cooperation in establishing an industrial democracy, 11/16/37

Wagner Labor Relations Act being frustrated by some municipal official...

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This is the beginning of the many operations which finally result in rubber tires for the tanks and planes of the armies of the world democracy. This native is tapping a rubber tree and drawing off latex on a rubber plantation in the Netherlands East Indies, which, with British Malaya, supplies more than 90 percent of our raw rubber imports

This is the beginning of the many operations which finally result in r...

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PRESIDENT EULOGIZED BORAH AT WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN IN DEMOCRACY. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 19. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, ADDRESSING THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN IN A DEMOCRACY IN THE EAST ROOM TONIGHT, OPENED HIS SPEECH WITH A EULOGY TO THE LATE WILLIAM E. BORAH. HE SAID HE WAS GREATLY SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF 'AN OLD FRIEND.' HE POINTED OUT THAT ALTHOUGH THEY MAY HAVE BEEN OF DIFFERENT POLITICAL BELIEFS, THEY WERE BOTH WORKING FOR A COMMON GOAL, THAT OF DEMOCRACY. NOTE THE TWO WOMEN WITH BOWED HEADS IN THE BACKGROUND AS THE PRESIDENT SPOKE OF BORAH

PRESIDENT EULOGIZED BORAH AT WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN IN DEM...

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Weapons from waste. Everytime street railway tracks are ripped out to make way for a bus line, it means additional tons of steel for the defense of democracy. Unused trolley and railroad and railway equipment and rails will provide much of the scrap steel needed for defense production

Weapons from waste. Everytime street railway tracks are ripped out to ...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. District of Columbia commissioner J. Russell Young, Colonel Lemuel Bolles, District of Columbia director of civilian defense, addressed the throng on hand to witness the unveiling in the nation's capitol of the 15 x 30 foot photomontages entitled "The Four Freedoms" and "The Arsenal of Democracy." These were designed for the (OEM) Office of Emergency Management by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu and were first seen in New York. From there they came to Washington where they were displayed for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Then they were sent out for display in various other cities around the country. Seated on the platform is Colonel Lemuel Bolles, director of civilian defense for the nation's capitol

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. District of Columbia c...

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Oil. Vital operations in the refining of lubricants for the war machines of democracy are performed here. These are the solvent storage and surge tanks of the McKean plant of the Quaker State Refining Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania

Oil. Vital operations in the refining of lubricants for the war machin...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. All set but for the overhead lighting. This 15 x 30 foot panel and a second of life size entitled the Four Freedoms were displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. The panels, entitled The Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Deomocracy, 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. All set but for the ov...

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Part of the Arsenal of Democracy panel designed by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and seen first at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition in New York's Grand Central Palace. Mr. Carlu, in shirtsleeves, is explaining his new technique in photomontage while the panel, which will measure 15 x 30 feet, awaits assembly. The Arsenal of Democracy and a panel representing the Four Freedoms, of equal size, will be showing in several other cities after the close of the New York show

Part of the Arsenal of Democracy panel designed by Jean Carlu, eminent...

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The four freedoms. There's no question about it, you are free to speak your mind here in America. The scene is Columbus Circle, New York where you are also assured of an audience. This is "grassroots" democracy in the middle of the world's greatest metropolis. Speaker is "Izzy" Schwartz, former prize fighter and A.E.F. Corporal

The four freedoms. There's no question about it, you are free to speak...

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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. A civilian defense worker in the nation's capitol. District of Columbia commissioner J. Russell Young, Colonel Lemuel Bolles, District of Columbia director of civilian defense addressed the throng on hand to witness the unveiling in the nation's capitol of the 15 x 30 fot photmontages entitled "The Four Freedoms" and "The Arsenal of Democracy." These were designed for the (OEM) Office of Emergency Managmement by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu and were first seen in New York. From there they came to Washington, where they were displayed for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Then they were sent out for display in various other cities throughout the country. Seated on the platform is Colonel Lemuel Bolles, director of civilian defense for the nation's capitol

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. A civilian defense wor...

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Left to right: Mrs. Henrietta Nesbitt, White House housekeeper; Mrs. Roosevelt, Assistant Director of the Office of Civilian Defense: Harriet Elliott, Associate Administrator in charge of the Consumer Division, Office of Price Administration (OPA). Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Nesbitt, took the "Consumer Pledge for Total Defense" drafted by Miss Harriet Elliott. The pledge reads: "As a consumer, in the total defense of democracy, my country ready, efficient, and strong; I will buy carefully. I will take good care of the things I have. I will waste nothing"

Left to right: Mrs. Henrietta Nesbitt, White House housekeeper; Mrs. R...

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The four freedoms. Thankful for the blessing of democracy is Rabbi Ralph Stone of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. Here in America, Jews as well as members of any other religious group, are free to worship without fear of persecution

The four freedoms. Thankful for the blessing of democracy is Rabbi Ral...

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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...

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Conversion. Toy factory. Stephanie Cewe and Ann Manemeit, have turned their skill from peacetime production of toy trains to the assembly 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. Here, they are assembling parachute flare casings, using the same electric screwdrivers they formerly used to assemble the locomotives of toy trains. A. C. Gilbert Company, New Haven, Connecticut

Conversion. Toy factory. Stephanie Cewe and Ann Manemeit, have turned ...

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Production. M-4 tanks. Mighty M-4 tanks are flowing in a strong, steady stream from the production lines of our arsenal of democracy. These bogie wheels being assembled in an Eastern plant give some idea of the massive construction of our new land battleships

Production. M-4 tanks. Mighty M-4 tanks are flowing in a strong, stead...

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Fort Knox. Electric power line construction. Linemen, the "broadbacks" of the electrical industry, extend a new power line to Fort Knox, Kentucky, where American soldiers are training and hardening for the battles of democracy

Fort Knox. Electric power line construction. Linemen, the "broadbacks"...

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"The Librarian and the Democratic Process," by Archibald MacLeish, June 1940

"The Librarian and the Democratic Process," by Archibald MacLeish, Jun...

Archibald MacLeish's speech was given at a American Library Association meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

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 X-mas dream - Drawing. Public domain image.

A X-mas dream - Drawing. Public domain image.

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But you can't make him drink / Keppler.

But you can't make him drink / Keppler.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan, his hat falling to the ground and with one foot braced against a water trough, trying to pull a donkey labeled "Democracy" to the trough where the water is labeled "Br... 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...

A group of men standing next to each other holding a sign, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Copy photograph. Date based on date... More

PRESIDENT EULOGIZED BORAH AT WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN IN DEMOCRACY. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 19. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, ADDRESSING THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN IN A DEMOCRACY IN THE EAST ROOM TONIGHT, OPENED HIS SPEECH WITH A EULOGY TO THE LATE WILLIAM E. BORAH. HE SAID HE WAS GREATLY SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF 'AN OLD FRIEND.' HE POINTED OUT THAT ALTHOUGH THEY MAY HAVE BEEN OF DIFFERENT POLITICAL BELIEFS, THEY WERE BOTH WORKING FOR A COMMON GOAL, THAT OF DEMOCRACY. NOTE THE TWO WOMEN WITH BOWED HEADS IN THE BACKGROUND AS THE PRESIDENT SPOKE OF BORAH

PRESIDENT EULOGIZED BORAH AT WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN IN DEM...

A black and white photo of a group of people, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. G... More

Pledge to the nation. "I pledge allegiance to the United States of America and to the flag, constitution and democracy for which they uphold; our nation, inseparable, with freedom, justice and equality ... Forever." Copyright 1941 by Dr. Edward

Pledge to the nation. "I pledge allegiance to the United States of Ame...

And, furthermore, ladies and gents -- at any rate, that's what the speaker might be saying. We wouldn't know. He is merely part of a 5 x 7 1/2 foot section of the Four Freedoms panel on display at Grand Central Palace, New York at the National and Civiliab Defense Exposition. This panel, 15 x 30 feett, and another of the same size representing the Arsenal of Democracy were designed for the Office of Emergency Managemen (OEM) by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu. This technique has been used only once before. These panels will be soon be sent for display to a number of cities from coast to coast

And, furthermore, ladies and gents -- at any rate, that's what the spe...

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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...

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On civil liberty and self-government

On civil liberty and self-government

Also available in digital form.

Democracy / by Chas Madsen - Public domain World War One sheet music

Democracy / by Chas Madsen - Public domain World War One sheet music

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

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's Lament - Public domain music sheet scan

Democracy's Lament - Public domain music sheet scan

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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To make America safe for Democracy

To make America safe for Democracy

Uncle Sam in soldier's uniform with gun, "U.S. Army," aimed at Russian men with sticks and flags: "I.W.W.," "Red," and "Soviet gov't for U.S." (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration... 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

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

Grand demonstration of the democracy in New York City, October 5, 1868

Grand demonstration of the democracy in New York City, October 5, 1868

Soldiers and other men of the Democratic Party demonstrating, banner reading "reduce taxation before taxation reduces us." Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 12, 1868 Oct. 24, p. 676.

Rip Van Winkle's return / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Rip Van Winkle's return / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a scene outside a building labeled "Washington Inn" with an image of the U.S. Capitol on the sign; a large group of Republican legislators, politicians, and others are laughing at an old man ... More

The only man in sight / L.M. Glackens.

The only man in sight / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan standing on the veranda of the "Hotel Jefferson" attracting the attention of several women labeled "Penn Democracy, Illinois Democracy, Ohio Democrary, New York Democra... More

U.S. Marines - first to fight for democracy / L.A. Shafer 1917.

U.S. Marines - first to fight for democracy / L.A. Shafer 1917.

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing marines firing artillery from a ship. Enlist at 24 East 23rd Street, New York City.

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Assembly workers have nearly finished setting up the huge 15 x 30 foot photomontage The Four Freedoms. 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 nation

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Assembly workers have ...

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Subcontracting aircraft parts. These workers at the huge airship dock, now converted to war production, are preparing dies for insertion in a powerful hydraulic press. Many parts of the aircraft for democracy are stamped out in presses such as these. Goodyear, Akron, Ohio

Subcontracting aircraft parts. These workers at the huge airship dock,...

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A blow for democracy. A heavy steam hammer at Navy yard is used in the forging of hot metal into a turnbuckle for one of the Uncle Sam's new ships

A blow for democracy. A heavy steam hammer at Navy yard is used in the...

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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...

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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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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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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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The Democracy in search of a candidate

The Democracy in search of a candidate

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1683.

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

Harmony in the wigwam! Democracy of the right brand-y

Harmony in the wigwam! Democracy of the right brand-y

A comic scene ridiculing the Tammany Democrats of New York City. Tammany headquarters, known as the "Wigwam," here erupts in a drunken fracas over the Democratic platform for the presidential race of 1852. The ... More

The white slave / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The white slave / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Charles F. Murphy, in an alley in the red light district, illuminated by a red streetlamp labeled "Tammany", forcing a woman labeled "N.Y. State Democracy" to get out of the alley and on to ... More

Urges middle class to unite to preserve democracy. Washington, D.C., March 21. Appearing before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee, Lawrence W. Campbell, Secretary of the Johnstown Citizens Committee, urged the American middle class to unite to preserve democracy and protect themselves from 'extermination by unwarranted industrial conflict'

Urges middle class to unite to preserve democracy. Washington, D.C., M...

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All out for defense of democracy: Informed opinion counts

All out for defense of democracy: Informed opinion counts

Poster showing factories, ships, airplanes, and buildings with a bald eagle spreading its wings above all.

Steel alloy manufacture. America builds for its Arsenals of Democracy. Workers ramming in the bottom of a new thirty-five ton electric melting furnace which two days later was placed in operation to produce steel alloys from scrap iron and steel. This plant is being expanded at record speed to keep up with the even increasing needs of the national defense production program. Allegheny Ludlum, Brackenridge, Pennsylvania

Steel alloy manufacture. America builds for its Arsenals of Democracy....

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The four freedoms. Freedom for minorities and a strong union of all the people were championed by Abraham Lincoln. Never did a man more passionately believe in government by the people, for the people and of the people. His entire life was devoted to the fundamental precepts of democracy which today we still cherish and are striving to protect

The four freedoms. Freedom for minorities and a strong union of all th...

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Left to right: Mrs. Henrietta Nesbitt, White House housekeeper; Mrs. Roosevelt, Assistant Director of the Office of Civilian Defense: Harriet Elliott, Associate Administrator in charge of the Consumer Division, Office of Price Administration (OPA). Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Nesbitt, took the "Consumer Pledge for Total Defense" drafted by Miss Harriet Elliott. The pledge reads: "As a consumer, in the total defense of democracy, my country ready, efficient, and strong; I will buy carefully. I will take good care of the things I have. I will waste nothing"

Left to right: Mrs. Henrietta Nesbitt, White House housekeeper; Mrs. R...

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

Conversion. Soft drink dispenser plant. Peacetime products of an Eastern manufacturing firm which now produces dies for democracy. Operating under prime and subcontracts, 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 products of an Easte...

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Hoy como ayer, los enemigos de Juárez

Hoy como ayer, los enemigos de Juárez

Bi-weekly broadside shows three unsigned cartoons. One political cartoon depicts Benito Juárez, as a symbol of Mexican democracy, pointing a crowd of fascists and Nazis toward the Hill of the Bells (where a fir... More

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