WWII American Propaganda Poster, “Unámonos contra la agresión”, c.1942

A powerful wartime image of unity across the Americas.

A striking Spanish-language propaganda poster from the Second World War, titled Unámonos contra la agresión - “Let Us Unite Against Aggression”.

Issued by the United States Office of Inter-American Affairs, the poster reflects the wartime campaign to strengthen solidarity between the United States and the nations of Latin America.

Its bold graphic composition brings together the flags of the Americas, while a dramatic image of hands gripping a weapon and a serpent conveys the threat of aggression. The design is vivid, forceful and unmistakably of its time.

The design is documented to 1942, placing it within the period when the United States actively promoted inter-American cooperation as part of its wartime information campaign.

Printed text along the lower edge identifies the publisher as the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs, Washington, D.C. Further Spanish text describes the poster as an award-winning entry in a competition centred on unity across the Americas.

An evocative piece of wartime graphic design, this poster will appeal to collectors of WWII memorabilia, political posters, American history and vintage graphic art.

Details

• Title: Unámonos contra la agresión

• Translation: “Let Us Unite Against Aggression”

• Date: c.1942

• Publisher: Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs, Washington, D.C.

• Language: Spanish

• Subject: Second World War propaganda; inter-American solidarity

• Dimensions: Approximately 26 × 38 cm

• Presentation: Unframed

Condition: The poster has folds and a couple of small, closed tears at the margins. Please study the photographs carefully for further details of its condition.

A compelling piece of wartime Americana, offering a fascinating glimpse into the graphic language of the Second World War.

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