Object Details
Published by
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Description
This poster depicts a soldier carrying a machine gun in a jungle. The poster is printed to look pixelated. The soldier is wearing full battle gear, including helmet, and carrying a large weapon over his right shoulder. He appears to be wading through water with dense vegetation on the bank behind him. The image is done in tones of grey and has words in red text. This text reads "VIETNAM / Means Death to the / Brothers... / Bring them home... / NOW!" In the bottom right corner is text that reads "SCLC Southern Christian Leadership Conference / Ralph David Abernathy, President / 334 Auburn Avenue, N.E. / Atlanta, Georgia 30303."
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1961-1969
Object number
2015.97.25
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
posters
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 21 3/4 × 16 15/16 in. (55.2 × 43 cm)
Place printed
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Activism
Military
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2015.97.25