"Read it and Weep" Poster | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society

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"Read it and Weep" Poster

"Read it and Weep" Poster | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society
Social action poster, with edit marks in red, on the United States Constitution, titled: "Read It And Weep." Red arrows point to descriptions of S1 in the margins. The sections on the "Restriction on Powers of Congress," and the "Bill of Rights" have a red "X" across them. On the left is an American Flag with the text: Write your senator immediately. S1 is in committee now." At the bottom it reads: "Published April 1976, by. Geo O. Brown as a public service. All proceeds from the sale of this poster will go to the National Committee Against Repressive Legislation."
DESCRIPTION
Social action poster, with edit marks in red, on the United States Constitution, titled: "Read It And Weep." Red arrows point to descriptions of S1 in the margins. The sections on the "Restriction on Powers of Congress," and the "Bill of Rights" have a red "X" across them. On the left is an American Flag with the text: Write your senator immediately. S1 is in committee now." At the bottom it reads: "Published April 1976, by. Geo O. Brown as a public service. All proceeds from the sale of this poster will go to the National Committee Against Repressive Legislation."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:117638
Creation Date: 1976
Creator Name:Unknown
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Collection Name:Social action poster collection, circa 1965-circa 1990 (bulk 1970s-1980s)
Genre:Poster
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 4829, Oversize, Folder 9
Original Dimensions:25 x 37.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Flags
Legislation
Political posters
Social problems

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