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Small poster Vote Labour political ant war British Labour Party election poster from the mid-1930s. It was used to advocate for peace and highlight the party's anti-war stance during a period of rising international tensions leading up to World War II.
Key Details
Date: The poster was created and issued around 1935-1936.
Message: The core message is "STOP WAR! VOTE LABOUR", using the shocking image of a baby in a gas mask to evoke strong anti-war sentiments and highlight the potential horrors of future conflicts for the most vulnerable in society.
Context: In the 1930s, the Labour Party made "Stop War" a central plank of its political platform, contrasting its pacifist approach with the incumbent National Government's policies of appeasement.
Publisher: It was published by the Labour Party at Transport House, London, and printed by The Elm Press. |
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