State Historical Society of Iowa

"True Sons of Freedom" Poster, 1918

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A poster entitled, “True Sons of Freedom” from World War 1 showing African American soldiers fighting German soldiers, with an image of Abraham Lincoln head and shoulders above the battlefield.
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Gustrine, Charles, "True Sons of Freedom," 1918

Description 

This poster from World War I shows African-American soldiers fighting German soldiers, with an image of Abraham Lincoln above the battlefield.

Transcript of "True Sons of Freedom" Poster

Source-Dependent Questions

  • Describe what you see in the poster. What do you notice about the American soldiers and the German soldiers?
  • Why do you think the artist of this poster put Abraham Lincoln and his quote on this poster?
  • What do you think is the artist’s viewpoint on the contributions of African Americans to the war effort?

Citation Information 

Gustrine, Charles, "True Sons of Freedom," 1918. Courtesy of Library of Congress