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A view of the guard-house and Simsbury-mines, now called Newgate - a prison for the confinement of loyalists in Connecticut

A view of the guard-house and Simsbury-mines, now called Newgate - a p...

Print shows a diagram of the guardhouse with sections identified by letter (legend not visible in print); shows shaft leading to underground chamber, "F. A strong trap door opening the descent to Hell" which le... More

The house that Woodrow built - Drawing. Public domain image.

The house that Woodrow built - Drawing. Public domain image.

No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Poster - 1914! Les Assassins! - Public domain lithograph

Poster - 1914! Les Assassins! - Public domain lithograph

Poster shows Franz Joseph I (1830-1916) and Wilhelm II, German Kaiser and King of Prussia (1859-1941), wearing masks and carrying bloody knives. In the background is a large outline of the Imperial eagle with b... More

Republican National Committee chairman before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., May 22. John Hamilton, chairman of the Republican National Committee, today told the Dies Committee Investigating UnAmerican Activities that he had no knowledge of the activities of persons alleged to have disseminated anti-semetic propaganda. Hamilton was subpeoned after it was learned that he had exchanged letters with a Mr. Campbell, who described himself before the committee today as an 'American Nationalist' opposed to the internationalist sentiment that he said is trying to get the nation into foreign wars

Republican National Committee chairman before Dies Committee. Washingt...

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"Administration propaganda halts rise in prices of farm commodities." Washington, D.C. June 7. Speaking before the Senate Agriculture Committee today, Seantor Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma, assailed "propaganda" by administration officials which he said has worked to halt the rise in prices of farm commodities. He placed in the records copies of speeches by Secretary Wallace, Dr. Mordecai Ezekiel and Leon Henderson, government economists, which Thomas said, urged "Keeping Prices Low". 6/7/37

"Administration propaganda halts rise in prices of farm commodities." ...

A black and white photo of a man holding a piece of paper. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Appearing before the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities, Eugene I. Van Antwerp, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, today advocated enforced state and federal registration of all organizations which disseminate propaganda in the United States. He also proposed reduction of present immigration quotes by 90 per cent and elimination from relief rolls of aliens who have not declared their intention of becoming citizens]

[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D...

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New York, New York. Radio room of the New York Times newspaper. The Times listening post, between 10 and 12 PM, between first and second editions. The operator is listening to Axis news (propaganda) broadcast. Paper in foreground has been previously examined to see what has already been covered in last edition of paper. Operator reports any new angles to city editor. Messages are recorded in tape in international Morse code

New York, New York. Radio room of the New York Times newspaper. The Ti...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

We've fought in the open - bubonic plague, yellow fever, tuberculosis--now venereal diseases / H. Dewitt Welsh.

We've fought in the open - bubonic plague, yellow fever, tuberculosis-...

Poster shows emaciated human figures, representing various diseases, cower beneath a partially nude female figure, representing venereal disease, chained to a vulture. Designed in collaboration with D.P.P. No.... More

Tōto meishō Shinobazu - Public domain portrait engraving

Tōto meishō Shinobazu - Public domain portrait engraving

Japanese print shows an American man standing before view of resort in Edo. Signature: Ikkosai Yoshimori ga. Engraving attributed to: Hori Sen. Seal date: Cock 2. From series entitled: Tōto meishō (Famous spot... More

Axis propaganda. This pamphlet is shown in three languages--Dutch, Afrikaans and English--of the many into which it has been translated. Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information, displayed these and others to show what the OWI was doing in fighting Nazi propaganda abroad

Axis propaganda. This pamphlet is shown in three languages--Dutch, Afr...

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Destroy this mad brute Enlist - U.S. Army.

Destroy this mad brute Enlist - U.S. Army.

Propaganda poster shows a terrifying gorilla with a helmet labeled "militarism" holding a bloody club labeled "kultur" and a half-naked woman as he stomps onto the shore of America. 56004 (Class G) U.S. Copyrig... More

Soldiers without guns / Adolph Treidler.

Soldiers without guns / Adolph Treidler.

War poster shows three women who work for the war effort an office worker, a welder, and factory worker. I.S.D. No. 180. U.S. Army official poster.

4 Minute men--A message from Washington / H. Devit Welsh.

4 Minute men--A message from Washington / H. Devit Welsh.

Town crier, with bell in hand, in front of Independence Hall. Exhibited: "Echoes of the Great War : American Experiences of WW I" in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2... More

Latest war map of Europe : as seen through French eyes /

Latest war map of Europe : as seen through French eyes /

"Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1870 by L. Prang & Co., in the office of the Librarian of Congress of Washington." In lower margin: Britannia, full of Rage almost forgets Ireland. Spain, smoki... More

The fake operator and his dupe / Keppler, Jr.

The fake operator and his dupe / Keppler, Jr.

Print shows Whitelaw Reid, editor of the New York Tribune newspaper, typing headlines that appear on ticker tape that is being read by a stalwart Republican; the headlines include: "The Country on the Brink of ... More

Thru special arrangement with the Italian government [...] the Italian battlefront

Thru special arrangement with the Italian government [...] the Italian...

Motion picture poster, text only, advertising film coverage of World War I in Italy. Printed paste-on: Isis Theatre entire week starting Monday July 15.

Dies committee told country is being flooded with racial propaganda. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. The House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities was today told by it's ace investigator, John Metcalfe, that at least 200 organizations in the U.S. are disseminating racial propaganda, and described of two attempts to fuse them into one group

Dies committee told country is being flooded with racial propaganda. W...

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Das Volk wählt Liste 1 Nationalsozialisten Reichstagswahl 6.11.32 / WEM.

Das Volk wählt Liste 1 Nationalsozialisten Reichstagswahl 6.11.32 / WE...

Poster announcing political campaign for the Nazi party in Germany, showing a large number 1 (indicating first on the list) rising out of a huge swastika with throngs of people streaming toward the openings in ... More

Commercial propaganda. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Commercial propaganda. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Brooklyn Professor testifies before the House Un-American Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 23. Earl A. Martin, Chairman of the Brooklyn [...]Biology Department, shows members of the Dies Un-American Committee, communist propaganda distributed thru the school under the guise of a school pamphlet he also testified that communist activity has lowered the morale of the faculty and has created a feeling of distrust of one colleague to another, 8/23/38

Brooklyn Professor testifies before the House Un-American Committee. W...

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Alaska - death-trap for the Jap / Grigware.

Alaska - death-trap for the Jap / Grigware.

Poster for Thirteenth Naval District, United States Navy, showing a rat representing Japan, approaching a mousetrap labeled "Army Navy Civilian," on a background map of the state of Alaska. Title transcribed fr... More

New York, New York. Radio room of the New York Times newspaper. The Times listening post, between 10 and 12 PM, between first and second editions. The operator is listening to Axis news (propaganda) broadcast. Paper in foreground has been previously examined to see what has already been covered in last edition of paper. Operator reports and new angles to city editor. Messages are recorded on tape in international Morse code

New York, New York. Radio room of the New York Times newspaper. The Ti...

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Axis propaganda. This pamphlet has the cover where most Americans expect to find the back page. That's because it was printed for the Chinese who turn their pages from left to right. It was one of many pamphlets displayed by Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information (OWI) to show what his organization is doing to overcome Axis propaganda abroad. This pamphlet emphasises to the Chinese that their fliers and our fliers are parts of the same team

Axis propaganda. This pamphlet has the cover where most Americans expe...

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Axis propaganda. "Mistress of Three Oceans" is the boasting title of this picture layout in this Japanese propaganda magazine which Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War information, displayed on March 6, 1943. Mr. Davis explained how the OWI is fighting this propaganda in neutral countries

Axis propaganda. "Mistress of Three Oceans" is the boasting title of t...

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Axis propaganda. Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information, examines Nazi and Japanese propaganda organs which he displayed at a press conference on March 6, 1943, to show material the Axis is distributing in neutral countries and the material with which the OWI is fighting it

Axis propaganda. Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Informatio...

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Axis propaganda. This pamphlet, telling the story of the American airmen appears here in three of the many languages in which it has been translated. These pamphlets are distributed abroad to combat Axis propaganda, Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information (OWI), told newspapermen at his press conference on March 6, 1943

Axis propaganda. This pamphlet, telling the story of the American airm...

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Soldiers without guns / Adolph Treidler.

Soldiers without guns / Adolph Treidler.

War poster shows three women who work for the war effort an office worker, a welder, and factory worker. I.S.D. No. 180. U.S. Army official poster.

W.S.S. Thriftettes / motion picture

W.S.S. Thriftettes / motion picture

A promotion for war savings stamps, reputed here to help confine Germany's Kaiser to a circus cage. Copyright: no reg. Duration: 0:33 at 18 fps. Summary from Origin of American animation 1900-1921 notes. On ree... More

13 Grosse deutsche Rundfunkausstellung und Volkssender, Berlin 1936 / Riemer.

13 Grosse deutsche Rundfunkausstellung und Volkssender, Berlin 1936 / ...

Poster announcing large German exhibition, 28 August-6 September 1936, in Berlin of wireless radio broadcasting showing a stylized head of an eagle with beak open emitting circles like broadcast radio waves.

Axis propaganda. The lavishness of Nazi propaganda is illustrated by this book which Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War information, displayed at his press conference on March 6, 1943. After the book is opened at this place, the left page may be opened upward revealing the flag. The picture is from a fine half-tone in black; the flag is in color. Mr. Davis said the OWI is successfully combatting this Axis propaganda with much simpler material

Axis propaganda. The lavishness of Nazi propaganda is illustrated by t...

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Axis propaganda. The lavishness of Nazi propaganda is illustrated by this book which Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War information, displayed at his press conference on March 6, 1943. After the book is opened at this place, the left page may be opened upward revealing the flag. The picture is from a fine half-tone in black; the flag is in color. Mr. Davis said the OWI is successfully combatting this Axis propaganda with much simpler material

Axis propaganda. The lavishness of Nazi propaganda is illustrated by t...

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The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws presents Marijuana, weed from the Devil's garden!

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws presents Ma...

Poster for motion picture Reefer madness, with scenes from the film.

4 Minute men--A message from Washington / H. Devit Welsh.

4 Minute men--A message from Washington / H. Devit Welsh.

Town crier, with bell in hand, in front of Independence Hall. Exhibited: "Echoes of the Great War : American Experiences of WW I" in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2... 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.

[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Appearing before the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities, Eugene I. Van Antwerp, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, today advocated enforced state and federal registration of all organizations which disseminate propaganda in the United States. He also proposed reduction of present immigration quotes by 90 per cent and elimination from relief rolls of aliens who have not declared their intention of becoming citizens]

[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D...

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Dies committee told country is being flooded with racial propaganda. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. The House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities was today told by it's ace investigator, John Metcalfe, that at least 200 organizations in the U.S. are disseminating racial propaganda, and described of two attempts to fuse them into one group

Dies committee told country is being flooded with racial propaganda. W...

A man sitting at a table with papers and a pen, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. ... More

Axis propaganda. Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information, examines Nazi and Japanese propaganda organs which he displayed at a press conference on March 6, 1943, to show material the Axis is distributing in neutral countries and the material with which the OWI is fighting it

Axis propaganda. Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Informatio...

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Nouvelles par l'image, Italy - Germany in World War Two

Nouvelles par l'image, Italy - Germany in World War Two

Poster of eight images shows the scenes from battles in Arnhem, the Netherlands, and in Italy; aerial photograph of the bombardment of Friedberg, Germany; Czech soldiers standing by a city's coat of arms; sold... More

America's answer. The second official United States war picture

America's answer. The second official United States war picture

U.S. soldiers carrying rifles and one carrying U.S. flag. Promotional goal: U.S. K83. 1918. Official U.S. war film released by Committee on Public Information.

The Eagle's nest The Union! it must and shall be preserved.

The Eagle's nest The Union! it must and shall be preserved.

Print shows American eagle in its nest of the American flag, which holds 34 eggs representing the states; the eggs representing the Southern states are cracked, rotten, or have various animals being hatched fro... More

Humorist - Darstellung de Wappen unserer Feinde 1914

Humorist - Darstellung de Wappen unserer Feinde 1914

Print shows a humorous interpretation of the coats-of-arms or heraldic shields of Germany's perceived enemies. The countries represented are: France, Russia, Great Britain, Montenegro, Belgium, Serbia, and Japa... More

Republican National Committee chairman before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., May 22. John Hamilton, chairman of the Republican National Committee, today told the Dies Committee Investigating Un-American Activities that he had no prior knowledge of the activities of persons alleged to have disseminated anti-Semitic propaganda. Hamilton was subpoenaed after it was learned that he had exchanged letters with a Mr. Campbell, who described himself before the committee today as an 'American nationalist' opposed to the internationalist sentiment that he said is trying to get the nation into foreign wars

Republican National Committee chairman before Dies Committee. Washingt...

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Appointed tub thumper for Uncle Sam. Washington, D.C., Sept. 6. Ben M. Cherrington, of the University of Denver, has just been named Chief of a new division in the State Department just established by Secretary Hull, and which will be known as the "Division of Cultural Relations." The new division, long anticipated, has been characterized as a step by the U.S. Government to disseminate American propaganda abroad in the same manner that numerous European governments now are disseminating their respective propaganda throughout the world by radio broadcasts, national literature, posters, and lecturers traveling abroad, 9/6/38

Appointed tub thumper for Uncle Sam. Washington, D.C., Sept. 6. Ben M....

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Axis propaganda. Here are five of more than one hundred exhibits which Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War information, displayed to the press at a conference on March 6, 1943, to tell how the OWI was fighting the Axis on the propaganda front. In this collection appear NIPPON, a widely-circulated Japanese propaganda magazine; SIGNAL, the Nazi magazine which in many languages is widely distributed in neutral countries; YAMATO, a magazine lauding the Japanese published by the Italians; HITLER CODICA EL MUNDO, an expose of Hitler in Spanish by Hermann Rauschnigg and FREEDOM, the Japanese propaganda organ which ironically, displays a picture of American prisoners of war on the cover

Axis propaganda. Here are five of more than one hundred exhibits which...

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Finis les mauvais jours! Papa gagne de l'argent en Allemagne.

Finis les mauvais jours! Papa gagne de l'argent en Allemagne.

Political poster shows smiling mother and daughter in occupied France as father works in a factory in Germany.

Soldiers without guns / Adolph Treidler.

Soldiers without guns / Adolph Treidler.

War poster shows three women who work for the war effort an office worker, a welder, and factory worker. I.S.D. No. 180. U.S. Army official poster.

Momentaufnahme von Europa und Halbasien 1914 / W. Kaspar fec.

Momentaufnahme von Europa und Halbasien 1914 / W. Kaspar fec.

Print shows a map of Europe at the time of World War I with each country depicted as caricatures of their military, attitudes, or customs, in some cases as civilians or animals, for instance, England is represe... More

[British propaganda poster intended for Chinese Muslim audience]

[British propaganda poster intended for Chinese Muslim audience]

Poster showing portrait of Imperial Governor Schnee, copy of a letter by him, in German, directing the suppression of Islam in Africa, and two photographs of Fort Mosi (Moshi, Tanzania?) where the letter was fo... More

Poster - Remember! - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Remember! - Public domain lithograph

Picture of a German soldier (a Hun) carrying a torch and a bloody knife, and a salesman. They are one and the same person.

Wir schaffen das neue Deutschland! Denkt an die Opfer-wählt Nationalsozialisten Liste 1 / Witte.

Wir schaffen das neue Deutschland! Denkt an die Opfer-wählt Nationalso...

Propaganda poster announcing political campaign for the Nazi party in Germany, showing two soldiers, one with a bandage around his head. The poster states that the National Socialists are creating a new Germany... More

Soldiers without guns / Adolph Treidler.

Soldiers without guns / Adolph Treidler.

War poster shows three women who work for the war effort an office worker, a welder, and factory worker. I.S.D. No. 180. U.S. Army official poster.

AWOL, all wrong old Laddiebuck /

AWOL, all wrong old Laddiebuck /

From J. McIntire, Silent animated films at the Library of Congress: Concerns American soldiers in Europe after the armstice [sic]. One goes AWOL with "Joy" (Miss AWOL) and after a series of mishaps with her, he... More

Como un solo hombre / Arias Bernal.

Como un solo hombre / Arias Bernal.

Propaganda poster showing a stylized armed man with legs emerging from North America and South America.

Axis propaganda. "Mistress of Three Oceans" is the boasting title of this picture layout in this Japanese propaganda magazine which Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War information, displayed on March 6, 1943. Mr. Davis explained how the OWI is fighting this propaganda in neutral countries

Axis propaganda. "Mistress of Three Oceans" is the boasting title of t...

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Comminiqué graphique : la Reddition d'Aix-la-Chapelle

Comminiqué graphique : la Reddition d'Aix-la-Chapelle

Poster of eight images shows the liberation of Aix-la-Chapelle (i.e.,Aachen, Germany) by Allied forces.

Get behind the girl he left behind him Join the land army / / Guenther.

Get behind the girl he left behind him Join the land army / / Guenther...

Poster showing a young woman tending a garden, with a drawing of a soldier in the background. Copyright by New York State Land Army Membership Committee. Exhibited: "Echoes of the Great War : American Experien... More

London opinion "Your country needs you" / Alfred Leete.

London opinion "Your country needs you" / Alfred Leete.

Print shows a front facial view of Lord Kitchener with his arm and fingers pointing at the viewer. Promotional goal: Gt. Brit. J44. 1914. Exhibited: "Everybody's Uncle Sam" at the Oval Gallery, Library of Cong... More

The Republican schoolma'am and her pupils / Dalrymple.

The Republican schoolma'am and her pupils / Dalrymple.

Print shows an elderly woman sitting in a chair on a platform, instructing her students in lessons that have probably been taken from the "Republican Campaign Text Book" sitting on a table on the right, or from... More

Satyrische Europa Karte Weltkrieg 1914 / Zeichnung v. Entwurf, E. Zimmermann, Hamburg, 6.

Satyrische Europa Karte Weltkrieg 1914 / Zeichnung v. Entwurf, E. Zim...

Print shows a map of Europe at the outbreak of the first World War with each country depicted as a human figure representative of the particular state of affairs or attitudes of the country, for instance, Germa... More

Der Brit[en]leu / Gaul. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Der Brit[en]leu / Gaul. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows a small sea-lion, representing Great Britain, wrapped in the American flag. The cartoon refers to the British defeat by Turkey in the Dardanelles campaign, 1915. Published in: Kriegszeit Künstlerflu... More

La guerre est l'industrie nationale de la Prusse . . . 'Attaqués, nous ne faisons que nous défendre au nom de la liberté et pour sauver notre existence.' Général Pétain, juin 1917

La guerre est l'industrie nationale de la Prusse . . . 'Attaqués, nous...

Prussia depicted as an octopus whose tentacles are reaching into Europe.

United States Senate begins Navy pobe. These three United States Senators were named a subcommittee by the Senate Naval Affairs Committee to conduct the Senate's inquiry whether American ship-building concerns attempted to break down the tri-power naval disarmament conference at Geneva in 1927. They will also investigate the propaganda activities of William B. Shearer against naval reduction. In the photograph. left to right: Senator Samuel M. Shortridge of California; and Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas

United States Senate begins Navy pobe. These three United States Senat...

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Studenten seid Propagandisten des Führers Hoch-u. Fachschulen bekennen sich am 29. März zur Deutschen Freiheitsbewegung / / Ludwig Hohlwein, München.

Studenten seid Propagandisten des Führers Hoch-u. Fachschulen bekennen...

Poster shows a man with left arm raised calling out to students to become propagandists for the Führer; a large swastika in the lower left corner mirrors that on his lapel. The man also asks that universities a... More

A red "hotbed" in Brooklyn College. Washington, D.C., Aug. 23. Congressional investigators heard testimony today that Brooklyn College, N.Y. "might quite fairly be labeled a hotbed of propaganda" and communist activity. Prof. Edward I. Fenlon of the College's Department of Philosophy made the assertion in testimony before the House Committee investigating Un-American activities. He testified that professors and students were "deluged" with communist propaganda. Which at times lettered the sidewalks in places a half inch thick, 8/23/38

A red "hotbed" in Brooklyn College. Washington, D.C., Aug. 23. Congres...

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To probe un-American activities. Washington, D.C., June 9. A House committee to be headed by Rep. Martin Dies of Texas, has been appointed to probe throughout the country un-American activities and foreign propaganda. The committee will have the power to subpoena and travel from coast-to-coast in its investigation this summer. Left to right; Rep Joe. Starnes, Alabama; Rep. Harold G. Mosier, Ohio; Rep. Noah M. Mason, Illinois; and Rep. Arthur D. Healey, Massachusetts., 6/9/38

To probe un-American activities. Washington, D.C., June 9. A House com...

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Stamp out the Axis / P.V.P. - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Stamp out the Axis / P.V.P. - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Co...

Poster shows a fist holding a stamp with an American star ready to stamp out a Nazi swastika during World War II. "33rd" in a series issued by this Navy unit in Seattle. Purchase; Swann Galleries; 2010; (DLC/P... More

Axis propaganda. Here are five of more than one hundred exhibits which Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War information, displayed to the press at a conference on March 6, 1943, to tell how the OWI was fighting the Axis on the propaganda front. In this collection appear NIPPON, a widely-circulated Japanese propaganda magazine; SIGNAL, the Nazi magazine which in many languages is widely distributed in neutral countries; YAMATO, a magazine lauding the Japanese published by the Italians; HITLER CODICA EL MUNDO, an expose of Hitler in Spanish by Hermann Rauschnigg and FREEDOM, the Japanese propaganda organ which ironically, displays a picture of American prisoners of war on the cover

Axis propaganda. Here are five of more than one hundred exhibits which...

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Münchner Kriegsblätter Ur-Steindrucke deutscher Künstler Michel und seine Nachbarn II von Bruno Goldschmitt - München / Bruno Goldschmitt, 1914 ; satz Knorr & Hirth ; Steindruck Hubert Köbler, München.

Münchner Kriegsblätter Ur-Steindrucke deutscher Künstler Michel und se...

Print depicting the state of German affairs following August 1, 1914 (the date it entered the first World War), showing a gigantic male figure, representing Germany, wearing armor and holding a sword, with rows... More

Poster - Souvenez-vous! - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Souvenez-vous! - Public domain lithograph

Picture of a German soldier (a Hun) carrying a torch and a bloody knife, and a salesman. They are one and the same person. Translation of title: Remember! Signed: F. Gottlob. Another issue: POS - Fr .E26, no... More

Axis propaganda. Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information, examines Nazi and Japanese propaganda organs which he displayed at a press conference on March 6, 1943, to show material the Axis is distributing in neutral countries and the material with which the OWI is fighting it

Axis propaganda. Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Informatio...

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America's answer. The second official United States war picture

America's answer. The second official United States war picture

U.S. soldiers carrying rifles and one carrying U.S. flag. Promotional goal: U.S. K83. 1918. Official U.S. war film released by Committee on Public Information.

High school girls used to spread communist propaganda to soldiers, Jon. T. Pace. Washington, D.C., Nov. 16. John T. Pace of Detroit, who admitted he was a member of the communist party from 1931 to 1934 today told the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities that the communist party assigned high school girls in Detroit to associate with National Guardsmen to help spread party doctrines in American Armed Forces. The young girls, all members of the young communist league, were instructed to visit beer gardens with Guardsmen , and when acquaintance was well established, start 'propagandizing'

High school girls used to spread communist propaganda to soldiers, Jon...

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VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Appearing before the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities, Eugene I. Van Antwerp, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, today advocated enforced state and federal registration of all organizations which disseminate propaganda in the United States. He also proposed reduction of present immigration quotes by 90 per cent and elimination from relief rolls of Aliens who have not declared their intention of becoming citizens

VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D....

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Le 24 Août 1914, à Louvain, ramenant un prisonnier belge, la soldatesque le pend à un réverbère devant la gare... (repport officiel Belge) / J.G. Domergue 1915.

Le 24 Août 1914, à Louvain, ramenant un prisonnier belge, la soldatesq...

Illustration shows an executed Belgian prisoner of war, with hands and legs bound, hung on a lamp off the side of a building; German soldiers proceed down the street and around the corner. German translation o... More

Souvenez-vous! 1914. Rien d'Allemand!!! Des Allemands

Souvenez-vous! 1914. Rien d'Allemand!!! Des Allemands

Marianne, the personification of France, and Rheims cathedral burning in the background.

Appointed tub thumper for Uncle Sam. Washington, D.C., Sept. 6. Ben M. Cherrington, of the University of Denver, has just been named Chief of a new division in the State Department just established by Secretary Hull, and which will be known as the "Division of Cultural Relations." The new division, long anticipated, has been characterized as a step by the U.S. Government to disseminate American propaganda abroad in the same manner that numerous European governments now are disseminating their respective propaganda throughout the world by radio broadcasts, national literature, posters, and lecturers traveling abroad, 9/6/38

Appointed tub thumper for Uncle Sam. Washington, D.C., Sept. 6. Ben M....

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the Ordnance Department, U.S. Army, to labor management committees. The original, size 28 1/2 inches by 40 inches, may be obtained from war production drive headquarters, War Production Board (WPB), Washington, D.C.

War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the Ordnance Depart...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Axis propaganda. This pamphlet has the cover where most Americans expect to find the back page. That's because it was printed for the Chinese who turn their pages from left to right. It was one of many pamphlets displayed by Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information (OWI) to show what his organization is doing to overcome Axis propaganda abroad. This pamphlet emphasises to the Chinese that their fliers and our fliers are parts of the same team

Axis propaganda. This pamphlet has the cover where most Americans expe...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Axis propaganda. The cover of this pamphlet says, "I am not crazy enough to want a war"--Hitler. The text quotes Hitler's statements to prove his systematic use of lies in conduct of his efforts to rule the world. This pamphlet was produced to combat Axis propaganda in neutral countries, and it was one of many displayed ny Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information, in explaining how the OWI is fighting the propaganda war

Axis propaganda. The cover of this pamphlet says, "I am not crazy enou...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

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.

Der Amerikanische Friedensengel / Carl O. Peterson.

Der Amerikanische Friedensengel / Carl O. Peterson.

Print shows an angel holding, in one hand, a cornucopia from which pours forth armaments and munitions. In her other hand she holds a lily(?) branch on which the leaves are American flags. Published in: Kriegsz... More

Deutchland über alles - Que veut l'Allemagne?

Deutchland über alles - Que veut l'Allemagne?

Personification of Germany standing on top of ledge over crouched people. Two vultures are at the bottom.

Appointed tub thumper for Uncle Sam. Washington, D.C., Sept. 6. Ben M. Cherrington, of the University of Denver, has just been named Chief of a new division in the State Department just established by Secretary Hull, and which will be known as the "Division of Cultural Relations." The new division, long anticipated, has been characterized as a step by the U.S. Government to disseminate American propaganda abroad in the same manner that numerous European governments now are disseminating their respective propaganda throughout the world by radio broadcasts, national literature, posters, and lecturers traveling abroad, 9638

Appointed tub thumper for Uncle Sam. Washington, D.C., Sept. 6. Ben M....

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

Axis propaganda. This pamphlet has the cover where most Americans expect to find the back page. That's because it was printed for the Chinese who turn their pages from left to right. It was one of many pamphlets displayed by Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information (OWI) to show what his organization is doing to overcome Axis propaganda abroad. This pamphlet emphasises to the Chinese that their fliers and our fliers are parts of the same team

Axis propaganda. This pamphlet has the cover where most Americans expe...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

New York, New York. Radio room of the New York Times newspaper. The Times listening post, between 10 and 12 PM, between first and second editions. The operator is listening to Axis news (propaganda) broadcast. Paper in foreground has been previously examined to see what has already been covered in last edition of paper. Operator reports any new angles to city editor. Messages are recorded in tape in international Morse code

New York, New York. Radio room of the New York Times newspaper. The Ti...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

This soldier drives the Japanese from China's field and hills-- give him your help!

This soldier drives the Japanese from China's field and hills-- give h...

Poster shows a cartoon of a Chinese infantryman, complete with arms, stomping on a Japanese soldier who is sprawled at the bottom of the picture. Text in Chinese; Front bottom: Happy New Year! Forms part of th... More

La balle a frappé son amante / dessiné par le Barbier peintre du Roi ; gravé par L. Halbou.

La balle a frappé son amante / dessiné par le Barbier peintre du Roi ;...

Print shows the death of Molly, a scene from the fictional "Histoire de Seymour & de Molly." After the wedding ceremony joining Seymour and Molly, and as the wedding feast is about to begin, British troops burs... More

Münchner Kriegsblätter Ur-Steindrucke deutscher Künstler Michel und seine Nachbarn I von Bruno Goldschmitt - München / Bruno Goldschmitt, 1914 ; Satz Knorr & Hirth ; Steindruck Hubert Köbler, München.

Münchner Kriegsblätter Ur-Steindrucke deutscher Künstler Michel und se...

Print depicting the state of German affairs before August 1, 1914 (the date it entered the first World War), showing a gigantic male figure, representing Germany, sitting on a bench in a pastoral setting; a sol... More

Communists direct Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party charged before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Oct. 17. Appearing before the House Committee investigating the Un-American activities today, Steve Gadler, St. Paul, Minn., consulting engineer, charged that Communists actively direct the Minnesota Farmer Labor Party through strategic party offices. He asserted that Communists were active on the University of Minnesota campus, through the Marxist club and other groups, and actively disseminate Communist propaganda in the student body, 10/17/38

Communists direct Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party charged before Dies Com...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Axis propaganda. "Mistress of Three Oceans" is the boasting title of this picture layout in this Japanese propaganda magazine which Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War information, displayed on March 6, 1943. Mr. Davis explained how the OWI is fighting this propaganda in neutral countries

Axis propaganda. "Mistress of Three Oceans" is the boasting title of t...

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

Proper propaganda - Public domain World War One sheet music

Proper propaganda - Public domain World War One sheet music

words and music by Bertha Ware Rhoades. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. "Dedicated lo the (4) Minute Song Men." Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional... More

Die Betlehem Steel-Company in Amerika

Die Betlehem Steel-Company in Amerika

Print shows an old man (Woodrow Wilson?) in a hood, wearing slippers, and carrying two bells with deaths-head clappers. The handles of the bells are crucifixes. Published in: Kriegszeit Künstlerflugblätter. Ber... More

"Souvenez-vous!" / C. Léandre 1916.

"Souvenez-vous!" / C. Léandre 1916.

Periodical cover illustration shows a female figure, representing the German goddess of war, holding a sword in raised right hand, standing next to human remains at an arched entryway beneath the words "Souvene... More

[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Appearing before the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities, Eugene I. Van Antwerp, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, today advocated enforced state and federal registration of all organizations which disseminate propaganda in the United States. He also proposed reduction of present immigration quotes by 90 per cent and elimination from relief rolls of aliens who have not declared their intention of becoming citizens]

[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D...

A man sitting at a table with a glass of water. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Appointed tub thumper for Uncle Sam. Washington, D.C., Sept. 6. Ben M. Cherrington, of the University of Denver, has just been named Chief of a new division in the State Department just established by Secretary Hull, and which will be known as the "Division of Cultural Relations." The new division, long anticipated, has been characterized as a step by the U.S. Government to disseminate American propaganda abroad in the same manner that numerous European governments now are disseminating their respective propaganda throughout the world by radio broadcasts, national literature, posters, and lecturers traveling abroad, 9638

Appointed tub thumper for Uncle Sam. Washington, D.C., Sept. 6. Ben M....

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

Polish propaganda window at Schwarz's store, Ben-Yahuda St. [Jerusalem]

Polish propaganda window at Schwarz's store, Ben-Yahuda St. [Jerusalem...

Public domain photograph of 1940s Israel, Palestine, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Axis propaganda. This Japanese Photo-news published in Shanghai was shown by Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information, at his press conference at which he told how the OWI is fighting enemy abroad with the truth about democracy. The back page of this magazine offers $2,000 in prizes for articles on "What the war in Russia means to the world."

Axis propaganda. This Japanese Photo-news published in Shanghai was sh...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

San Francisco's future / motion picture

San Francisco's future / motion picture

By mid-1916, after viewing the carnage in Europe, the United States saw itself poised with great reluctance on the edge of participation in World War I. Isolationism and anti-preparedness feeling remained stron... More

It is admitted by all that the leaders of the Bolsheviks have made the most effective use of propaganda in the history of psychology. They have anticipated the moral and mental reactions of laboring and farming classes General Denikine's government is making an attempt to counteract the mis-education of the Reds by a very active bureau of propaganda contra Bolshevism. This photograph depicts one of the most ambitious attempts of the Denikine bureau of propaganda. It is a picture 20x20 feet at the head of the main square of Kharkof. Over the rampart of the castle of Bolshevism which significantly includes the spires of synagogues, is climbing clovenfooted, scarlet Trotsky. In the dungeon are piles of skulls, the victims of his evil genius. To the left rides the grinning mercenary of the Bolshevik army. At the lower right hand corner is a Russian peasant in his working shirt, being questioned by an intellectual, whose eye-glasses are ostentatious. Eager to get at the bound peasant is a group of chinese torturers, who, as a matter of fact, are attached to the "extraordinary councils" of the chief cities. Wild-eyed and curious, throngs study this poster by the hour

It is admitted by all that the leaders of the Bolsheviks have made the...

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: ARC, Paris Office. Group title: Bolshevism Russia. On caption card: Set 07591-076... More

Axis propaganda. "Mistress of Three Oceans" is the boasting title of this picture layout in this Japanese propaganda magazine which Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War information, displayed on March 6, 1943. Mr. Davis explained how the OWI is fighting this propaganda in neutral countries

Axis propaganda. "Mistress of Three Oceans" is the boasting title of t...

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

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