1942 Remember Dec. 7th – WWII Pearl Harbor Propaganda Poster
By: U.S. Government Printing office
Date: 1942 (Dated)
Dimensions: 28 x 22 inches (71 x 56 cm)
This powerful and emotional WWII propaganda poster was issued by the U.S. Government Printing Office in 1942to commemorate the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941—a day that President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously called “a date which will live in infamy.”
The poster features a tattered American flag, still flying proudly against a backdrop of dark smoke and destruction, symbolizing the devastating attack and the resilience of the nation. Above the flag, a quote from Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address reads:
"…we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain…"
This poignant line underscores the poster’s call to action, urging Americans to remember the fallen and support the war effort through military enlistment, war bond purchases, and unity in the face of adversity.
The bold red lettering of “REMEMBER DEC. 7th!” ensures the message is obvious, stirring patriotism and a sense of duty. This poster played a crucial role in wartime propaganda, rallying the American public in the early years of WWII.
Condition: Poster is in fine condition with some adhesive remnants on the verso from being previously pasted onto a backing board and removed. Three pinholes are also apparent along the top margin, outside of the image.
Inventory #92285
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