Korean War: UN Propaganda Posters (part 7)

Target: Farmers of Hwang Hao-Do

Remarks: Leaflet designed to induce the farmers not to work for the communists.

Front

Text:

"The Communist Squeeze!"

Back

Left hand black box text:

"Farmers of Hwang Hae Do

Center black box text:

"Don't work for the communists!

Hide your grain!"

Left hand picture text:

"Official Tax"

Center picture text:

"Volunteer donations"

Labels on bags as follows:

• Agriculture Instructors
• Propagandists
• Self-Defense Squad
• Cell Chairmen
• Appraisal Committee
• People's committee

Right hand picture text:

"Farmer's reward!"

Text on farmer's leaflet:

"Hero"

*These posters come from my grandfather. He was assigned by the US Army to the United Nations as an information officer during the Korean War for which he was awarded the Bronze Star.*