UNITED WE WIN Framed WWII US Gov't Poster/Foto by Alexander Liberman Vogue 1942

Description

1942
. (In these times of Corona this Poster still calls to ourpatriotic sensibilities and need for communal co-operation) United We Win.World War II. The Government was well aware of the demoralizing effects ofracial prejudice on the American population and its impact on the war effort.As a part of the patriotic war effort The black press referred to a"Double V"-victory over fascism abroad and over racism at home.Though a groundbreaking poster it came to symbolize America's failed commitmentto integration of the races.  After WW II and during the War effort TheRaces remained segregated. Nonetheless, a striking image that spoke of thepossibilities of The American Dream.
The photo was taken by the great
AlexanderLiberman
of American VOGUE (1941-1994).  Liberman's image shows ablack man and a white man working together harmoniously. The straight-forwardslogan "United We Win," signals to the viewer that winning the warrequires combined efforts from all sections of the society. Liberman wasArtist, Painter, Photographer, and man of the World. His works are representedin the MoMA NY collections.
Collections:
US Library of Congress, Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Condition
: Mint: This is beautifully framed with UV blocking glass(plastic) in natural White washed Maple. Archivally framed.
Size:
Poster 55 x 71cm (21.5” x 28” inches), Frame 63 x 79cm (25” x31” inches)