Historical Events tagged with "four freedoms"
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Rockwell's Freedom from Want Published
Norman Rockwell's iconic illustration 'Freedom from Want' debuted in The Saturday Evening Post, paired with Carlos Bulosan's reflective essay. Featuring a family gathered around a bountiful Thanksgiving meal, this work perfectly encapsulated the spirit of unity and hope during World War II. The combination of Rockwell's art and Bulosan's words fostered a vision of peace and abundance amid global turmoil, resonating with American values.
Continue ReadingRockwell's Four Freedoms Debut in The Saturday Evening Post
Norman Rockwell's iconic Four Freedoms series began with the publication of 'Freedom of Speech' in The Saturday Evening Post. This powerful illustration accompanied a call for civil liberties and was inspired by President Franklin Roosevelt's vision articulated during his 1941 State of the Union address. The series aimed to promote the values of democracy and was set against the backdrop of World War II, emphasizing the importance of freedom as a universal right.
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