Soviet Union Ministry of Defense propaganda poster

Identifier
irn513978
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1988.114.2.1
Dates
1 Jan 1941 - 31 Dec 1941
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Russian
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 13.250 inches (33.655 cm) | Width: 9.000 inches (22.86 cm)

Archival History

The poster was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1988 by Sybil Milton.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Sybil Milton

Scope and Content

Polychrome poster with caricatured image of Hitler giving the Nazi salute as he is about to step on "CCCP" (USSR); Hitler's outstretched leg is shaped like a lightening bolt; the sole of his shoe is marked with the date "June 22, 1941" which is when Germany invaded the Soviet Union; Harry Truman with "$" on his hat smiles and holds a letter with the words, "Let them kill each other / Truman."

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Polychrome poster with caricatured image of Hitler giving Nazi salute as he about to step on "CCCP"; capitalist in background with "$" on his hat smiles and holds an open document.

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