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Powers of Persuasion: Poster Art from World War II URL: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/powers_of_persuasion/powers_of_persuasion_home.html Description: A collection of propaganda posters used by the U.S. government to explain and promote the war effort in Europe and the Pacific. The exhibit is divided into two parts: patriotism, and the horrors of war. There are a number of familiar images, including the famous "Four Freedoms" series by Norman Rockwell. A fascinating look at the psychology of wartime communication from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Publisher: U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Library of Congress Subject Headings: LII classic content Posters War posters, American World War, 1939-1945 -- Posters LII Database Information: Record 15298 created by Scott Rosen on 12/06/1999 Last modification on 06/01/2006 Published: 12/06/1999 Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/15298 |