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Stepping back to December 7, 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the United States was launched into World War II. While the world fought in the Atlantic, the Pacific, in Europe and in Asia, American civilians were urged to support the war in every way possible. The U.S. government initiated a strategic propaganda campaign linking the home front to the battlefield, for which printed posters became an effective medium. Reaching private citizens at home and on the job, these posters encouraged the nation to conserve, sacrifice and increase productivity. Posters featured in the exhibit explore some of the main themes of visual propaganda of the time, including the consequences of loose talk, the call to purchase war bonds, the need for conservation and the imperative to boost productivity. The exhibit features the artwork of Norman Rockwell, Jean Carlu, Stevan Dohanos and other talented artists, commercial illustrators and designers who were employed by government agencies and private firms specifically for poster production. Through a formula of memorable phrases and powerful emotional appeals, these posters inspired and motivated the nation.
Today, our country is at war in a different place and for different reasons, yet these posters’ messages and designs are still compelling. A members’ preview and reception will be on Thursday, May 15 at 6:00pm. The reception will feature a dramatic reading of wartime letters between the home front and front lines from the Fairfield Museum library collection. Letters will be read by students from Greens Farms Academy. Fairfield Museum and History Center invites the community to see the exhibit and take part in a Memorial Day community picnic on Monday, May 26. Admission to the Museum is free of charge that day. The picnic will take place at the Museum following the parade, from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, and is sponsored in part by the Fairfield Minuteman. Come participate in sack races, shop for antiques at the Museum’s “Garden Shed,” enjoy food and fun. There is even an opportunity to commemorate the spirit of our nation by participating in a human flag! Be sure to stop by the Fairfield Museum Shop to see featured local artist, Greg Chinn. Fairfield Museum and History Center is located at 370 Beach Road in Fairfield, CT, behind Old Town Hall. The museum is open seven days a week, with the research library closed on Mondays. For additional details, please visit www.fairfieldhs.org or call 203-259-1598. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Mystic Seaport hosts 33rd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous - Jul 4, 2008 - 9:47:25 AM State health department urges food safety when grilling outdoors - Jul 3, 2008 - 3:37:21 PM Islanders add depth with signings - Jul 3, 2008 - 3:29:24 PM Stepping Stones Museum for Children announces free gas offer as part of Connecticut’s Staycation Destination campaign - Jul 3, 2008 - 12:24:55 PM ARI of Connecticut, Inc. holds 56th Annual Meeting - Jul 3, 2008 - 11:09:53 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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