Vintage Rice Paper Vietnam War Propaganda Poster
"Protect the Peace Over US Military Bombings"
By Artist Nguyen Do Cung 1959
This Poster Depicts The Image of a Vietnamese Arm That is Releasing
a Dove Into
the Sky While The Other Hand Is Holding Back the American Arm Holding a Bomb. The Meaning Behind this Imagery was That
the Vietnamese are Determined to Protect
the Peace in the North
and Will Be Determined
to Regain Peace
in the South.
SIZE: 12 x 16 Inches (30 x 40 cm)
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A poster designed by the Vietnamese government in Vietnam and printed on rice paper is a piece of history that showcases the cultural and political climate of the time. The poster, created in the early 20th century, would have been used to promote various war initiatives. The use of rice paper as the medium of choice is significant, as this was a common material used in Southeast Asia at the time, lending a local touch to the poster's design and message.
This poster serves as a reminder of the cultural and political influences that shaped Vietnam, and provides insight into the ways that the Vietnamese government used to control and influence the local population.
It is a valuable artifact for anyone interested in the history of Vietnam and the broader story of the Vietnam war in Southeast Asia.
Every Poster Comes With a English Translation