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Material Information

Title:
Crusade for Freedom
Series Title:
Miami News Photograph Collection - 1896-1988
Publisher:
Miami News
Publication Date:

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Smathers, George A.
Cold War
Genre:
Photograph

Notes

Abstract:
Shows Senator George Smathers signing a Freedom Scroll. Photo ran in the Miami News, October 20, 1950.The Crusade for Freedom (1950-1965) was a Cold War campaign launched during President Eisenhower's administration to combat the perceived threat of the Soviet Union's growing sphere of influence in Europe and around the world. One of its missions was to provide funding for radio broadcasts to counteract anti-United States propaganda. Parades and meetings were held across the United States and citizens were given the opportunity to sign the Freedom Scroll. ( en )
General Note:
Photographic print filed in the Miami News Collection under: Crusade for Freedom. From the HistoryMiami's Miami News Photograph Collection - 1896-1988. Collection No. HMA0015.

Record Information

Source Institution:
HistoryMiami Museum
Holding Location:
HistoryMiami Museum
Rights Management:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Resource Identifier:
1994-277-2882 ( HistoryMiami )
FI24050802