"And We'll Continue To Fight For Liberty!"
1943
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This sketch by artist Charles Alston reads: "A negro crossed the Delaware with George Washington - and we'll continue to fight for liberty!" It comes from a series of original drawings and mockups for cartoons promoting the war effort during World War II and original sketches drawn by artist Charles Alston to highlight African Americans.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of War Information.
National Archives Identifier: 535665
Full Citation: Poster 208-COM-180; 'And We'll Continue To Fight For Liberty!'; 1943; Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston, ca. 1942 - ca. 1945; Records of the Office of War Information, Record Group 208; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/continue-to-fight, April 18, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.