Become a Marine! Training in America! Liberate Indonesia (1945)

Step into a pivotal moment in history with this striking poster from 1945, immediately after World War II had reshaped the world. As the Dutch sought to regain control over their former colony, Indonesia, declarations of independence by charismatic leaders stirred the winds of change. This bold recruitment poster, calling for Dutch volunteers to undergo training in America, embodies the era's patriotic fervor and urgency. Measuring approximately 50 x 36 cm, it beckons with a call to "Become a Marine!" and join the effort to “Liberate Indonesia.”

Poster is unfolded!