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The four freedoms. The blessings of peace are more dear than ever to Americans. Today they are keenly aware of how fortunate they are to be living in a peaceful democratic land. This group is spending a quiet hour in the Botanical Gardens, at Fort Worth, Texas

The four freedoms. The blessings of peace are more dear than ever to A...

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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

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The four freedoms. The hot dog is 100 percent American. It is an inevitable symbol of an American enjoying himself. America is one of the very few lands where citizens are still able to "have a good time"

The four freedoms. The hot dog is 100 percent American. It is an inevi...

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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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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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The four freedoms. Freedom of speech is still the way of the land. Here is Columbus Circle, famous New York promenade' a "soap box" orator is giving forth his theories. A few steps away may be another unsung genius who, likely as not, will proceed to tear down everything his predecessor has said

The four freedoms. Freedom of speech is still the way of the land. Her...

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The United Nations flag, an unofficial design by Brooks B. Harding, with four bars symbolizing the Four Freedoms beside the Stars and Stripes

The United Nations flag, an unofficial design by Brooks B. Harding, wi...

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The United Nations flag, an unofficial design by Brooks B. Harding, with four bars symbolizing the Four Freedoms beside the Stars and Stripes

The United Nations flag, an unofficial design by Brooks B. Harding, wi...

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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. In the sky the distant rumble of attacking planes come closer and closer. European civilians have heard this rumble hundreds of times, and they know what it means. Here in America we have not heard it, but because we know what it means we are arming to the teeth to defend our people. Strong national defense means freedom from fear for our people

The four freedoms. In the sky the distant rumble of attacking planes c...

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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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The Four Freedoms. Illustration depicting "Freedom of Religion" from a pamphlet entitled "The Four Freedoms" released by Elmer Davis, Director of the Office of War Information (OWI), for Sunday morning papers, August 9, 1942

The Four Freedoms. Illustration depicting "Freedom of Religion" from a...

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Schnectady, New York. Social studies at the Onieda School. Note President Roosevelt's four freedoms on the board

Schnectady, New York. Social studies at the Onieda School. Note Presid...

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Rockefeller Plaza, exhibit [for] United Nations by OWI, New York, N.Y. Between photographic displays is [the] Atlantic charter in frame with transmitters at each end and where voices of Roosevelt, Churchill and Chiang Kai-Shek are heard each half hour; surrounded by statues of the four freedoms

Rockefeller Plaza, exhibit [for] United Nations by OWI, New York, N.Y....

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The four freedoms. No target is this sundrenched monument to American engineering genius. It's the George Washington Bridge, taken from the New Jersey side of the Hudson river, looking toward New York City

The four freedoms. No target is this sundrenched monument to American ...

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The four freedoms. Bold against the sky stands New York's Empire State Building, symbol of the genius and energy of the builders of America. The view is from the Little Church Around the Corner

The four freedoms. Bold against the sky stands New York's Empire State...

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The four freedoms. It's serious business, this milk drinking. Maybe this youngster is thinking of the millions of youngsters in other lands who can never take their milk for granted

The four freedoms. It's serious business, this milk drinking. Maybe th...

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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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New York, New York. Flag raising ceremony at the Four Freedoms war bond show, on the plaza of the International Building at Rockefeller Center

New York, New York. Flag raising ceremony at the Four Freedoms war bon...

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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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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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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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The four freedoms. Fall flowing, with no prospect of "scorching" the earth. W.B. Patterson of Stony Lake, Pennsylvania, is one of the millions producing the food so vitally needed for the defense of America

The four freedoms. Fall flowing, with no prospect of "scorching" the e...

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Textiles designed and sold by Jay Thorpe, printed with motifs symbolizing the Four Freedoms

Textiles designed and sold by Jay Thorpe, printed with motifs symboliz...

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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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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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The four freedoms. Market stands piled high with healthful foods at prices within reach are a familiar sight to Americans, but the fruits an American buys in a single day are a month's blessing for many in the conquered lands of Europe

The four freedoms. Market stands piled high with healthful foods at pr...

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Southington, Connecticut. Gus Worke lighting his pipe after ploughing a field of lettuce. He came from Germany forty years ago; expecting to get rich, he said. He didn't find material riches but did come into a life rich in personal freedoms

Southington, Connecticut. Gus Worke lighting his pipe after ploughing ...

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Textiles designed and sold by Jay Thorpe, printed with motifs symbolizing the Four Freedoms

Textiles designed and sold by Jay Thorpe, printed with motifs symboliz...

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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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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

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The four freedoms. The simple steeple of a country church is a familiar sight to millions of Americans everywhere. It is still a symbol of that religious freedom for which many of our earliest settlers came to the new world. Even today people are arriving from conquered lands to enjoy once again that freedom of worship which had been taken away from them

The four freedoms. The simple steeple of a country church is a familia...

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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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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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The four freedoms. No blackout at New York's famous Times Square, one of the few bright light sections of the world which has never been dimmed by threat of enemy bombers. Over to the left we see long may it wave

The four freedoms. No blackout at New York's famous Times Square, one ...

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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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Four Freedoms. Speech - safety film negatives, Library of Congress

Four Freedoms. Speech - safety film negatives, Library of Congress

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U.S. forces establish bases in Liberia. Private Napoleon Edward Taylor, first member of the U.S. forces to land in Liberia at the request of the African Negro republic, explains how a sub-machine gun, or "Tommy gun," works. Liberia was originally founded in 1821 by Negro freedmen under American auspices. The American forces, chiefly composed of Negro units, are constructing bridges, improving roads, building air bases and strengthening fortifications throughout the country. Edwin Barclay the Republic's President, welcomed the American soldiers by saying "The future of Liberia is inextricably bound up in the victory of those nations fighting for the Four Freedoms annouced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt."

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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

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The four freedoms. The economy of abundance is still a part of the American way of life. No ration cards limit the purchase of healthful dairy products for Americans and their children

The four freedoms. The economy of abundance is still a part of the Ame...

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Textiles designed and sold by Jay Thorpe, printed with motifs symbolizing the Four Freedoms

Textiles designed and sold by Jay Thorpe, printed with motifs symboliz...

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[Four Freedoms. Fear] - A black and white photo of a man in a hospital bed

[Four Freedoms. Fear] - A black and white photo of a man in a hospital...

The four freedoms. All out for defense is this Eastern steel mill. The furnaces are running twenty-four hours a day as American labor and American industry cooperate in the greatest armament effort of all time

The four freedoms. All out for defense is this Eastern steel mill. The...

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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...

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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"

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New York, New York. Members of the Great New York Council of Girl Scouts participating in the opening of the Four Freedoms war bond show in the plaza of the International building at Rockefeller Center

New York, New York. Members of the Great New York Council of Girl Scou...

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New York, New York. Four Freedoms war bond show on the plaza of the International Building at Rockefeller Center

New York, New York. Four Freedoms war bond show on the plaza of the In...

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United Nations exhibit put on by OWI in Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. Central motif was this frame containing copy of Atlantic charter, with amplifiers at each end broadcasting speeches by Roosevelt, Churchill and Chiang Kai-Shek every half hour, and surrounded by statues of the four freedoms

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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...

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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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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

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The four freedoms. Let'er rip, and carefree couples glide earthward from the top of Coney Island's famous parachute jump. Not shown are the milling crowds below, who enjoy the carefree screams of the people on the chutes as much as the brave chutists themselves

The four freedoms. Let'er rip, and carefree couples glide earthward fr...

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The four freedoms. No ration cards here. Market stands piled high with tasty, healthful food for all are among these tidings for which Americans are grateful and for which they are building up their arsenal of defense. Above is a section of a public market stand in New York City

The four freedoms. No ration cards here. Market stands piled high with...

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New York, New York. Army band at the Four Freedoms war bond show on the plaza of the International Building at Rockefeller Center

New York, New York. Army band at the Four Freedoms war bond show on th...

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Four Freedoms. Fear - safety film negatives, Library of Congress

Four Freedoms. Fear - safety film negatives, Library of Congress

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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

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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)

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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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New York, New York. Flag raising ceremony at the Four Freedoms war bond show on the plaza of the International building at Rockefeller center

New York, New York. Flag raising ceremony at the Four Freedoms war bon...

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New York, New York. Radio announcer reading the preamble of the "Four Freedoms" while the flag is being raised, at the opening ceremonies at the Four Freedoms war bond show on the plaza of the International Building in Rockefeller Center

New York, New York. Radio announcer reading the preamble of the "Four ...

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World's Fair. Two of the Four freedoms sculptures, at Constitution Mall

World's Fair. Two of the Four freedoms sculptures, at Constitution Mal...

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The four freedoms. No government censor passes on what may appear in these publications. Crowded newstands such as these, with journals representing every political party and every social theory are possible only in a democracy, where there is freedom of speech and of the press

The four freedoms. No government censor passes on what may appear in t...

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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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The four freedoms. Complete freedom of worship is taken for granted by Americans. More than ever before the religous leaders of America are determined that democracy must and will survive, and to that end they are devoting their energies. Subject is Reverend W.H. Jernagin of Washington, D.C.

The four freedoms. Complete freedom of worship is taken for granted by...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. 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 15 x 20 foot photomontages entitled "The Four Freedoms" and "Arsenal of Democracy." These were designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) 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

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Colonel Lemuel Bolles,...

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The United Nations flag, an unofficial design by Brooks B. Harding with four bars symbolizing the Four Freedoms beside the Stars and Stripes

The United Nations flag, an unofficial design by Brooks B. Harding wit...

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Textiles designed and sold by Jay Thorpe, printed with motifs symbolizing the Four Freedoms

Textiles designed and sold by Jay Thorpe, printed with motifs symboliz...

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New York, New York. Army band leaving the plaza of the International Building at Rockefeller Center after the opening ceremony of the Four Freedoms war bond show

New York, New York. Army band leaving the plaza of the International B...

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The four freedoms. The stars and stripes are more common than ever in Columbus Circle, New York's famous proving ground for speakers representing all sects and creeds. A noteworthy effect of the attack upon democracy has been the sudden rallying to the flag of millions of people whose Americanism, though never suspect, was previously subordinate to their own pet theories

The four freedoms. The stars and stripes are more common than ever in ...

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The four freedoms. Complete freedom of worship is taken for granted by Americans. More than ever before the religious leaders of America are determined that democracy must and will survive, and to that end they are devoting their energies. Subject is Father O'Connell, of Catholic University

The four freedoms. Complete freedom of worship is taken for granted by...

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Four Freedoms. Worship - safety film negatives, Library of Congress

Four Freedoms. Worship - safety film negatives, Library of Congress

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America, America, the land of freedoms right

America, America, the land of freedoms right

Words by Ida Merritt ; music by Leo Friedman. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Staff notation. (language) K3 North American Music Company (music plate)

The four freedoms. Step right up folks, for the greatest ride in the world. Gay crowds like these are common at Coney Island and all up and down the length of the western shore of the Atlantic Ocean. It's like a different story on the eastern shores

The four freedoms. Step right up folks, for the greatest ride in the w...

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United Nations exhibit put on by OWI in Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. Central motif was this frame containing copy of Atlantic charter, with amplifiers at each end broadcasting speeches by Roosevelt, Churchill and Chiang Kai-Shek every half hour, and surrounded by statues of the four freedoms

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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), they 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. Lest we forget, the early settlers of America came to these shores to find a land of freedom. Here in Central Park, New York City, these young people of today are enjoying that freedom

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A group of people standing around a box. Office of War Information Photograph

A group of people standing around a box. Office of War Information Pho...

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On hand for the launching of the two giant photomontages is the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu. Tha panels, entitled Arsenal of Democracy and the Four Freedoms, measure 15 x 30 feet each and were designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Both are now on display at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition in New York and will shortly be seen in a number of other cities. These panels have been the center of much discusssion, having been prepared by a revolutionary new technique used only once before in photomontage work

On hand for the launching of the two giant photomontages is the eminen...

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The four freedoms. The seat of American democracy. Here is the hub of our democratic system, the center of government by the people, of the people, and for the people

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The four freedoms. A quart a day is still the story for the young American. He's growing up strong and healthy and to enjoy that freedom which we are striving to protect for him

The four freedoms. A quart a day is still the story for the young Amer...

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Textiles designed and sold by Jay Thorpe, printed with motifs symbolizing the Four Freedoms

Textiles designed and sold by Jay Thorpe, printed with motifs symboliz...

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Protectors of the Four Freedoms raise Old Glory by the Office of Emergency Management's huge Four Freedoms montage at the Natinoal Civilian and 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 technique in montage used only once before.

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

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. On hand for the Washington unveiling of the Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters in Defense Square, Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street, NW, were the local civilian defense leaders Colonel Lemuel Bolles; District of Columbia Commissioner J. Russell Young; Mrs. Bolles and Mrs. Young. The two montages, designed for the OEM (Office of Emergency Management), in accordance with a new technique by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu, were seen first in New York, shown for a month in Washington, beginning November 7, 1941, and are now on a tour which will carry them to cities in every part of the country. Each is fifteen feet high and thirty feet long

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. On hand for the Washin...

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Textiles designed and sold by Jay Thorpe, printed with motifs symbolizing the Four Freedoms

Textiles designed and sold by Jay Thorpe, printed with motifs symboliz...

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America, America, the land of freedoms right

America, America, the land of freedoms right

Words by Ida Merritt ; music by Leo Friedman. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Staff notation. (language) K3 North American Music Company (music plate)

America, America, the land of freedoms right

America, America, the land of freedoms right

Words by Ida Merritt ; music by Leo Friedman. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Staff notation. (language) K3 North American Music Company (music plate)

"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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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. This worker is completing the border on the 15 x 30 foot Arsenal of Democracy photomontage. On the other side of the scaffolding was the Four Freedoms panel, equal in size. The two were displayed in Defense Square, Washington 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. This worker is complet...

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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"

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A black and white photo of a man and a woman. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man and a woman. Office of War Informatio...

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New York, New York. Ceremonies on the plaza of the International Building, Rockefeller Center, at the opening of the Four Freedoms war bond show

New York, New York. Ceremonies on the plaza of the International Build...

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The United Nations flag, an unofficial design by Brooks B. Harding, with four bars symbolizing the Four Freedoms beside the Stars and Stripes

The United Nations flag, an unofficial design by Brooks B. Harding, wi...

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U.S. forces establish bases in Liberia. Private Napoleon Edward Taylor, first member of the U.S. forces to land in Liberia, steps ashore from a lighter. Chiefly composed of Negro units, the American contingent is building bridges, improving roads, constructing air bases and strengthening fortifications throughout the Liberian Republic, founded in 1821 by Negro freedmen under American auspices. President Edwin Barclay, welcoming the American soldiers, said: "The future of Liberia is inextricably bound up in the victory of those nations fighting for the Four Freedoms annouced by Franklin D. Roosevelt"

U.S. forces establish bases in Liberia. Private Napoleon Edward Taylor...

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The four freedoms. Pictures like this can be taken on the west, but not on the east coast of the Atlantic. These throngs of average Americans are at Coney Island beach, New York City. American beaches are not restricted "for military reasons"

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