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Freedom From Want
Norman Rockwell 1943 poster titled
"Freedom from Want" by American artist Norman Rockwell. It is one of a series of four paintings known as the Four Freedoms, inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1941 State of the Union address.
Details and Meaning

Artwork: The image depicts a multi-generational family gathering for a large Thanksgiving dinner, with the grandmother presenting a large roasted turkey. The scene is meant to represent security and contentment through an abundant food supply, which Roosevelt defined as an essential human freedom.
Purpose: The original paintings were published in The Saturday Evening Post in 1943 and were later mass-produced as posters by the U.S. Office of War Information during World War II. They were a successful propaganda tool used to promote patriotism, national morale, and the sale of war bonds, touring the country and raising $132 million for the war effort.
Iconic Status: The image has become an iconic representation of the traditional American Thanksgiving holiday, using Rockwell's signature style of capturing everyday life scenes to convey a powerful national message.
Freedom From Want - After (Poster)
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Freedom From Want (Poster)