Forensic Research Archive of Manipulation and Exploitation
Illustration: a dossier collage of an evidence wall of pinned propaganda posters, leaflets and printed matter from many eras, with contact sheets and catalog labels.

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Contemporary propaganda in the collection

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UNITAF handshake leaflet for Somalia (Operation Restore Hope, 1993)United StatesUNITAF handshake leaflet for Somalia (Operation Restore Hope, 1993)1993 · Glittering generalitiesFida'iyyu Saddam tali'a (Saddam's Fedayeen are the vanguard): Fedayeen Saddam poster with Dome of the RockIraqFida'iyyu Saddam tali'a (Saddam's Fedayeen are the vanguard): Fedayeen Saddam poster with Dome of the Rock1995 · TransferContent noteCentral Bank of Turkmenistan 10000 manat note with a portrait of President Niyazov, 1996TurkmenistanCentral Bank of Turkmenistan 10000 manat note with a portrait of President Niyazov, 19961996 · TransferВыбери свободу! (Choose freedom!) T-shirt, Yeltsin campaign, 1996RussiaВыбери свободу! (Choose freedom!) T-shirt, Yeltsin campaign, 19961996 · Glittering generalities"Is it really his to gamble?" Serbian-language leaflet 04-B-02-L002, Operation Allied ForceUnited States"Is it really his to gamble?" Serbian-language leaflet 04-B-02-L002, Operation Allied Force1999 · Card stackingContent noteActing President Putin presents awards to federal troops, Gudermes, 1 January 2000RussiaActing President Putin presents awards to federal troops, Gudermes, 1 January 2000Jan 1, 2000 · TransferANC Western Cape Poster: "DP + NNP Stole Your Homes" (c. 2001)South AfricaANC Western Cape Poster: "DP + NNP Stole Your Homes" (c. 2001)2001 · Name-calling, ScapegoatingHomeland Security Advisory System threat-level chartUnited StatesHomeland Security Advisory System threat-level chart2002 · Fear appeal, Card stacking"Señores imperialistas, ¡no les tenemos absolutamente ningún miedo!": Havana billboard, 2002Cuba"Señores imperialistas, ¡no les tenemos absolutamente ningún miedo!": Havana billboard, 20022002 · Name-callingContent noteRuhnama monument in Independence Park, Ashgabat: a giant model of the book with the portrait of Saparmurat NiyazovTurkmenistanRuhnama monument in Independence Park, Ashgabat: a giant model of the book with the portrait of Saparmurat Niyazov2003 · TransferMobile Production Facilities for Biological Agents (UN Security Council slide)United StatesMobile Production Facilities for Biological Agents (UN Security Council slide)Feb 5, 2003 · Card stackingCoalition leaflet warning Iraqi units not to use weapons of mass destructionUnited StatesCoalition leaflet warning Iraqi units not to use weapons of mass destructionFeb 24, 2003 · Fear appealContent note'Mission Accomplished' banner on USS Abraham LincolnUnited States'Mission Accomplished' banner on USS Abraham LincolnMay 2, 2003 · TransferArirang Mass Games: national flag formed by card-holding performers, Pyongyang (photographed 2007)North KoreaArirang Mass Games: national flag formed by card-holding performers, Pyongyang (photographed 2007)May 5, 2007 · Identity fusion, Glittering generalitiesArirang Mass Games: card-section portrait of Kim Il Sung, Pyongyang (photographed 2007)North KoreaArirang Mass Games: card-section portrait of Kim Il Sung, Pyongyang (photographed 2007)May 5, 2007 · Identity fusion, Glittering generalities"People's Desire": roadside billboard, Myanmar (photographed 2008)Myanmar"People's Desire": roadside billboard, Myanmar (photographed 2008)Mar 22, 2008 · Name-calling"Tatmadaw and the People in Eternal Unity": roadside billboard, Myanmar (photographed 2008)Myanmar"Tatmadaw and the People in Eternal Unity": roadside billboard, Myanmar (photographed 2008)Apr 9, 2008 · Identity fusion, Name-calling"미국놈 때려잡는 군사놀이 신나요": poster in a North Korean primary school (photographed 2008)North Korea"미국놈 때려잡는 군사놀이 신나요": poster in a North Korean primary school (photographed 2008)Jun 10, 2008 · Name-callingContent noteTV Martí studio set for the programme "Nuestra América", 2008United StatesTV Martí studio set for the programme "Nuestra América", 2008Jul 23, 2008 · TransferLDPR rally at the Georgian embassy, Moscow: 'Saakashvili = Hitler', 13 August 2008RussiaLDPR rally at the Georgian embassy, Moscow: 'Saakashvili = Hitler', 13 August 2008Aug 13, 2008 · Name-callingContent note'Stop Russia' billboard, Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi, 2008Georgia'Stop Russia' billboard, Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi, 2008Sep 1, 2008 · Fear appealContent noteArirang Mass Games: card-mosaic backdrop, Rungnado May Day Stadium (photographed 2008)North KoreaArirang Mass Games: card-mosaic backdrop, Rungnado May Day Stadium (photographed 2008)Sep 24, 2008 · Identity fusionArirang Mass Games: Sangmo nori ribbon-hat dance, May Day Stadium, Pyongyang (photographed 2008)North KoreaArirang Mass Games: Sangmo nori ribbon-hat dance, May Day Stadium, Pyongyang (photographed 2008)Sep 26, 2008 · Identity fusionPutting America to Work (Recovery Act road-work sign)United StatesPutting America to Work (Recovery Act road-work sign)Mar 23, 2009 · Glittering generalitiesHillside slogans for Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il, across the Yalu from Supung (photographed 2009)North KoreaHillside slogans for Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il, across the Yalu from Supung (photographed 2009)May 12, 2009 · Glittering generalities, Identity fusion"주체혁명위업을 대를 이어 계승완성하자!": street mural, Pyongyang (photographed 2010)North Korea"주체혁명위업을 대를 이어 계승완성하자!": street mural, Pyongyang (photographed 2010)Sep 7, 2010 · Glittering generalities"일심단결을 더욱 강화하자!": Workers' Party poster, Pyongyang (photographed 2010)North Korea"일심단결을 더욱 강화하자!": Workers' Party poster, Pyongyang (photographed 2010)Sep 8, 2010 · Glittering generalities"강성대국을 향하여!": roadside slogan board (photographed 2011)North Korea"강성대국을 향하여!": roadside slogan board (photographed 2011)Aug 13, 2011 · Glittering generalities, Transfer"선군정치의 위대한 승리 만세!": paired roadside murals (photographed 2011)North Korea"선군정치의 위대한 승리 만세!": paired roadside murals (photographed 2011)Aug 15, 2011 · Glittering generalities, Bandwagon"위대한 장군님의 선군사상으로 사회주의위업을 끝까지 완성하자!": Songun billboard, Pyongyang (photographed 2011)North Korea"위대한 장군님의 선군사상으로 사회주의위업을 끝까지 완성하자!": Songun billboard, Pyongyang (photographed 2011)Sep 2, 2011 · Glittering generalities, Identity fusion"21세기의 태양 김정일장군 만세!": billboard, Pyongyang (photographed 2011)North Korea"21세기의 태양 김정일장군 만세!": billboard, Pyongyang (photographed 2011)Sep 2, 2011 · Glittering generalities, TransferCommittee for the Defense of the Revolution, Zona 18, Old Havana: doorway, 2012CubaCommittee for the Defense of the Revolution, Zona 18, Old Havana: doorway, 2012Mar 30, 2012 · Identity fusionTwo billboards: unity around the revolutionary headquarters, and the banner of the Three Revolutions, Pyongyang (photographed 2012)North KoreaTwo billboards: unity around the revolutionary headquarters, and the banner of the Three Revolutions, Pyongyang (photographed 2012)Aug 6, 2012 · Glittering generalities, BandwagonRodong Sinmun public reading stand on a Pyongyang Metro platform (photographed 2012)North KoreaRodong Sinmun public reading stand on a Pyongyang Metro platform (photographed 2012)Aug 6, 2012 · Manufactured consensus'What would you do?' Israel Defense Forces infographicIsrael'What would you do?' Israel Defense Forces infographicNov 19, 2012 · Fear appeal"Por amor a Chávez, Maduro presidente": campaign mural, Margarita Island, 2013Venezuela"Por amor a Chávez, Maduro presidente": campaign mural, Margarita Island, 20132013 · Transfer'No Way. You will not make Australia home' posterAustralia'No Way. You will not make Australia home' posterSep 13, 2013 · Fear appealThe Real Cost — "Your Skin"United StatesThe Real Cost — "Your Skin"Feb 4, 2014 · Fear appealContent noteВместе с Россией. 16 марта – Референдум! (Together with Russia. 16 March: Referendum!): Simferopol billboardsRepublic of Crimea UnrecognisedВместе с Россией. 16 марта – Референдум! (Together with Russia. 16 March: Referendum!): Simferopol billboardsMar 2014 · TransferOfficial sample ballot, Crimean status referendum of 16 March 2014Republic of Crimea UnrecognisedOfficial sample ballot, Crimean status referendum of 16 March 2014Mar 6, 2014 · Card stacking'#RussiaIsolated' Foreign & Commonwealth Office infographicUnited Kingdom'#RussiaIsolated' Foreign & Commonwealth Office infographicMar 21, 2014 · Bandwagon, Card stackingHouse of Cuts: The House Republican Budget Stacks the Deck Against the Middle ClassUnited StatesHouse of Cuts: The House Republican Budget Stacks the Deck Against the Middle ClassApr 10, 2014 · Card stacking, Fear appealRebuild America: roads and bridges infographicUnited StatesRebuild America: roads and bridges infographicMay 14, 2014 · Fear appeal, Card stacking'A tyre burned, blazed, and Vova Putler - la-la-la!' Ukrainian Platform 'Sobor' billboard, KyivUkraine'A tyre burned, blazed, and Vova Putler - la-la-la!' Ukrainian Platform 'Sobor' billboard, KyivMay 17, 2014 · Name-callingContent noteBringing Our Service Members Home: Reducing Troop Levels in Afghanistan and IraqUnited StatesBringing Our Service Members Home: Reducing Troop Levels in Afghanistan and IraqMay 27, 2014 · Card stackingThree roadside murals: "Long live the great victory of Songun politics!" and two companion slogans, Pyongyang (photographed 2014)North KoreaThree roadside murals: "Long live the great victory of Songun politics!" and two companion slogans, Pyongyang (photographed 2014)Jun 23, 2014 · Glittering generalities, BandwagonRussian Defence Ministry satellite image, MH17 briefingRussiaRussian Defence Ministry satellite image, MH17 briefingJul 21, 2014 · FirehosingRival presidential billboards, Istanbul, election day 2014TurkeyRival presidential billboards, Istanbul, election day 2014Aug 10, 2014 · Glittering generalities'Don't watch Russian! Russian kills!' Boycott Russian Cinema posterUkraine'Don't watch Russian! Russian kills!' Boycott Russian Cinema posterAug 28, 2014 · Transfer, Name-calling'Chávez vive' banners on the Centro Financiero Confinanzas, CaracasVenezuela'Chávez vive' banners on the Centro Financiero Confinanzas, CaracasOct 3, 2014 · TransferGolden equestrian statue of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on a white-marble cliff, AshgabatTurkmenistanGolden equestrian statue of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on a white-marble cliff, Ashgabat2015 · TransferACA Comic Strips: He's Too Hip And He's Covered (HealthCare.gov)United StatesACA Comic Strips: He's Too Hip And He's Covered (HealthCare.gov)Jan 27, 2015 · Bandwagon'Russian Ads on Facebook' (House Intelligence Committee exhibit)Russia'Russian Ads on Facebook' (House Intelligence Committee exhibit)2016 · AstroturfingPresident Putin in the Immortal Regiment column, Red Square, 9 May 2016RussiaPresident Putin in the Immortal Regiment column, Red Square, 9 May 2016May 9, 2016 · Plain folks, Transfer'Miners for Trump' rally poster (Internet Research Agency)Russia'Miners for Trump' rally poster (Internet Research Agency)Oct 2016 · AstroturfingPelak poster: Sardar Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, 'Martyr of Iran's Power' (khamenei.ir)IranPelak poster: Sardar Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, 'Martyr of Iran's Power' (khamenei.ir)Nov 9, 2016 · Glittering generalities, Transfer"Ride the Chollima, run higher and faster!": factory wall poster, North Korea (photographed 2016)North Korea"Ride the Chollima, run higher and faster!": factory wall poster, North Korea (photographed 2016)Dec 30, 2016 · Glittering generalities, BandwagonWelcome to free Eritrea: painted flag sign on a street corner in AsmaraEritreaWelcome to free Eritrea: painted flag sign on a street corner in Asmara2017 · Glittering generalities"결사옹위" (defend to the death): roadside sign with armed figures, North Korea (photographed 2017)North Korea"결사옹위" (defend to the death): roadside sign with armed figures, North Korea (photographed 2017)Jan 2, 2017 · Identity fusion, Glittering generalitiesNewspaper page on a Pyongyang Metro reading stand: Kim Jong-un at Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, New Year 2017 (photographed 2017)North KoreaNewspaper page on a Pyongyang Metro reading stand: Kim Jong-un at Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, New Year 2017 (photographed 2017)Jan 2, 2017 · Transfer, Manufactured consensusPassenger reading Rodong Sinmun, Puhung Station, Pyongyang Metro (photographed 2017)North KoreaPassenger reading Rodong Sinmun, Puhung Station, Pyongyang Metro (photographed 2017)Sep 9, 2017 · Manufactured consensusRecognize the Signs of Terrorism-Related Suspicious Activity ("If You See Something, Say Something")United StatesRecognize the Signs of Terrorism-Related Suspicious Activity ("If You See Something, Say Something")2018 · Fear appeal, Card stacking'The trace of the Zionists in the Incident of Nine-eleven' khamenei.ir posterIran'The trace of the Zionists in the Incident of Nine-eleven' khamenei.ir posterSep 11, 2018 · Scapegoating, TestimonialMural of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il: "Uphold them forever as the sun of Juche!", Bukseong and Chollima Street, Pyongyang (photographed 2019)North KoreaMural of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il: "Uphold them forever as the sun of Juche!", Bukseong and Chollima Street, Pyongyang (photographed 2019)Jul 14, 2019 · Glittering generalities, Identity fusionCEA report 'The Impact of the Trump Labor Market on Historically Disadvantaged Americans' (executive summary)United StatesCEA report 'The Impact of the Trump Labor Market on Historically Disadvantaged Americans' (executive summary)Dec 2019 · Card stackingPresident Trump's Coronavirus Guidelines for America (household mailer)United StatesPresident Trump's Coronavirus Guidelines for America (household mailer)Mar 16, 2020 · Transfer'Let's preserve our native culture and language' Pushkin 'Constitution 2020' billboardRussia'Let's preserve our native culture and language' Pushkin 'Constitution 2020' billboardMar 21, 2020 · Transfer, Glittering generalities'Builders! The count is in minutes!' Sobyanin posterRussia'Builders! The count is in minutes!' Sobyanin posterMar 21, 2020 · Transfer"We are woke to your PLANdemic" placard, Columbus, OhioUnited States"We are woke to your PLANdemic" placard, Columbus, OhioMay 9, 2020 · Name-calling'You will vote for Trump on Election Day or we will come after you' (Iranian 'Voter Threat Emails', DOJ indictment page)Iran'You will vote for Trump on Election Day or we will come after you' (Iranian 'Voter Threat Emails', DOJ indictment page)Oct 2020 · Fear appealOSTP 'Advancing America's Global Leadership in Science & Technology' (presidential quotation page)United StatesOSTP 'Advancing America's Global Leadership in Science & Technology' (presidential quotation page)Oct 2020 · Glittering generalities'The Buy American, Hire American President': Made-in-the-USA procurement chartUnited States'The Buy American, Hire American President': Made-in-the-USA procurement chartOct 2, 2020 · Card stacking'Core Socialist Values' billboard, Puding County, GuizhouChina'Core Socialist Values' billboard, Puding County, GuizhouOct 10, 2020 · Glittering generalities"We Can Do It! We Can Slow the Spread of COVID-19": CDC posterUnited States"We Can Do It! We Can Slow the Spread of COVID-19": CDC posterDec 21, 2020 · TransferThe Trump Administration's Environmental Accomplishments (overview page)United StatesThe Trump Administration's Environmental Accomplishments (overview page)Jan 14, 2021 · Card stacking'Attention! The border with Poland is heavily guarded' (Polish Interior Ministry notice for migrants, Arabic)Poland'Attention! The border with Poland is heavily guarded' (Polish Interior Ministry notice for migrants, Arabic)Sep 2021 · Fear appeal'Closely unite around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core' billboard, Zhaoshan, XiangtanChina'Closely unite around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core' billboard, Zhaoshan, XiangtanOct 24, 2021 · Identity fusion'Heroes of Z: Our cause is just' Russian Ministry of Defence posterRussia'Heroes of Z: Our cause is just' Russian Ministry of Defence poster2022 · Transfer, Glittering generalities'Liquidation of the threat' Russian Ministry of Defence posterRussia'Liquidation of the threat' Russian Ministry of Defence poster2022 · Euphemism / doublespeak'Fortune is always on the side of the brave' (P. I. Bagration) Russian Ministry of Defence posterRussia'Fortune is always on the side of the brave' (P. I. Bagration) Russian Ministry of Defence poster2022 · Testimonial, Transfer'Fidelity and devotion are not just words' Russian Ministry of Defence posterRussia'Fidelity and devotion are not just words' Russian Ministry of Defence poster2022 · Glittering generalities'Liberte / Support Truck Drivers' banners on a truck at the 2022 Canadian convoy rallyCanada'Liberte / Support Truck Drivers' banners on a truck at the 2022 Canadian convoy rallyJan 31, 2022 · Name-calling, Glittering generalitiesAddress announcing a 'special military operation'RussiaAddress announcing a 'special military operation'Feb 24, 2022 · Euphemism / doublespeak, Semantic hijacking'Russian ship, go f*** yourself' billboard, TernopilUkraine'Russian ship, go f*** yourself' billboard, TernopilMar 9, 2022 · Name-callingContent noteAddress 'Drive the occupiers out, drive these slaves out' to the residents of Ukrainian citiesUkraineAddress 'Drive the occupiers out, drive these slaves out' to the residents of Ukrainian citiesMar 21, 2022 · Name-callingUkrposhta 'Russian warship, go...!' postage stamp, denomination WUkraineUkrposhta 'Russian warship, go...!' postage stamp, denomination WApr 12, 2022 · TransferContent noteProtests in front of SCOTUS after DobbsUnited StatesProtests in front of SCOTUS after DobbsJun 24, 2022 · Glittering generalities'The enemy intensifies information terrorism' (Ukraine CCD warning card)Ukraine'The enemy intensifies information terrorism' (Ukraine CCD warning card)Jul 19, 2022 · Fear appeal, Name-calling'Z #заПутина' LED billboardRussia'Z #заПутина' LED billboardSep 24, 2022 · Identity fusionContent noteEducation for the benefit of the mass: painted wall slogan with Eritrean flag, AsmaraEritreaEducation for the benefit of the mass: painted wall slogan with Eritrean flag, Asmara2023 · Glittering generalities'Gennady Rakitin,' an invented pro-war poetRussia'Gennady Rakitin,' an invented pro-war poet2023 · Synthetic media, AstroturfingAI-generated image of Donald Trump being arrestedUnited KingdomAI-generated image of Donald Trump being arrestedMar 20, 2023 · Synthetic media'Defending the state! Defending independence!' State Bureau of Investigation billboard, KropyvnytskyiUkraine'Defending the state! Defending independence!' State Bureau of Investigation billboard, KropyvnytskyiSep 20, 2023 · Transfer, Glittering generalities'KRAKEN: Temper your will' recruitment billboard, KharkivUkraine'KRAKEN: Temper your will' recruitment billboard, KharkivOct 10, 2023 · Testimonial'Bravery is in our DNA' Brave.ua panel, BerlinUkraine'Bravery is in our DNA' Brave.ua panel, BerlinDec 22, 2023 · Glittering generalitiesInvesting in America (White House film-style poster)United StatesInvesting in America (White House film-style poster)2024 · Glittering generalities, TransferMore than 27 million women of reproductive age in the U.S. now live in states with abortion bans in effect (White House social card)United StatesMore than 27 million women of reproductive age in the U.S. now live in states with abortion bans in effect (White House social card)2024 · Card stackingAI-generated image from the Springfield pet-eating claimTransnationalAI-generated image from the Springfield pet-eating claimSep 9, 2024 · ScapegoatingContent noteAI-generated image of the Hollywood sign on fireTransnationalAI-generated image of the Hollywood sign on fireJan 9, 2025 · Synthetic mediaHelp Your Country... and Yourself... Report All Foreign Invaders (DHS Uncle Sam poster)United StatesHelp Your Country... and Yourself... Report All Foreign Invaders (DHS Uncle Sam poster)Jun 11, 2025 · Name-calling, TransferContent noteCRIMINALS: Criminal Aliens Receiving Taxpayer-funded Medicaid (White House graphic)United StatesCRIMINALS: Criminal Aliens Receiving Taxpayer-funded Medicaid (White House graphic)Oct 2025 · Name-callingContent noteMojrem-e Beynolmelali (International Criminal): khamenei.ir posterIranMojrem-e Beynolmelali (International Criminal): khamenei.ir posterJan 17, 2026 · Name-calling, Transfer"Noticiero Martí Noticias": title card of the newscast of 10 June 2026United States"Noticiero Martí Noticias": title card of the newscast of 10 June 2026Jun 10, 2026 · Transfer