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Anti America Propaganda
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Small Soviet propaganda poster from the Cold War titled
"Freedom in American Style" (or "American Freedom" / "Freedom American Version"). It was created by the notable Soviet political poster designer Viktor Koretsky, likely around 1967-1970 or 1985 depending on the specific print run.
The poster is a powerful visual critique of racism and police brutality in the United States, designed to highlight racial inequality and social unrest to a domestic and international audience.
Key Details and Meaning
Imagery: The poster uses photomontage to juxtapose a scene of police officers watching over a crowd of shackled individuals against the backdrop of the New York City skyline and the Empire State Building. The large, manacled hands in the foreground symbolize the systemic oppression and lack of true freedom for certain people in America.
Message: The central message, written in Cyrillic at the bottom, is, which translates to "Freedom in American Style" or "Freedom the American Way". The poster aimed to contrast the American ideal of liberty with the reality of domestic issues like racial discrimination and civil rights struggles, positioning the USSR as a leader in the fight against racial injustice.
Historical Context: This work was part of a broader Soviet campaign during the Cold War to undermine the global image of the United States by showcasing its internal problems. Koretsky created a number of posters on similar themes, using graphic, emotionally charged images to articulate a communist vision of the world.
This poster is a significant example of political art used as an ideological tool during the 20th century. |
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