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WW2 - Propaganda first day cover - Truman and ghost of FDR
WW2 - Propaganda first day cover - US President Harry Truman and the ghost of FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) - President during WW1, with the echo of the message to Germany: Our Demand has been and it remains... Unconditional Surrender! Date: circa 1943
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Delano Echo Echoes Envelope Franklin Ghostly Harry Past Presence Roosevelt Truman
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This evocative first day cover from circa 1943 captures the spirit of determination and resolve that defined the United States during World War II. The image features US President Harry S. Truman, who assumed office following the sudden death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in April 1945, standing firm against the backdrop of a battlefield. The ghostly presence of Roosevelt, America's beloved wartime leader during World War I, hovers behind Truman, lending his echoing voice to the demand for unconditional surrender from the Axis powers. The powerful propaganda message, "Our Demand has been and it remains... Unconditional Surrender!" was a clarion call to the world that the Allied forces would accept nothing less than complete capitulation from their enemies. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the unity and fortitude of the American people during a time of great adversity and the enduring legacy of two of the country's most iconic leaders. The first day cover, which would have been affixed to the envelope of a letter or postcard before mailing, is a testament to the role that propaganda played in mobilizing public opinion and support for the war effort. It is a striking visual representation of the unwavering commitment of the United States to victory and the indomitable spirit that carried the country through the challenges of World War II.
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