18 Cuban Propaganda Posters From The ‘60s And ‘70s

A fascinating look at the subject matter and style of Cold War-era posters.

Be Alert! - 1962

Be Alert! - 1962

Artist: Jesus Forjans

Following the Bay of Pigs Invasion, this propaganda poster was created to warn Cubans of another U.S. attack.

Via: iisg.nl

Fourth Anniversary of the Revolution. With Fidel's Five Points. - 1963

Fourth Anniversary of the Revolution. With Fidel's Five Points. - 1963

Artist: Unknown

A heavily Soviet Union influenced poster that represents industry and defiance.

Via: militant-blog.org

May Day. All those with Fidel at the Revolution Plaza - 1965

May Day. All those with Fidel at the Revolution Plaza - 1965

Artist: Unknown

Poster for the annual May Day parade, where Castro delivers his infamous speeches that last for several hours.

Via: iisg.nl

Seventh Anniversary - 1966

Seventh Anniversary - 1966

Artist: Unknown

Commemorating the seventh anniversary of the revolution. Pictured in the upper left corner is Castro (in January 1959) with Camilo Cienfuegos, one of the captains in his rebel army .

Camilo died in a plane crash in October 1959.

Via: militant-blog.org


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