Large Anti-Vietnam War Activism Poster, 1970

Anti-Vietnam War

Broadside

[Anti-War][Vietnam War] [Counterculture] Stop the War poster, c. 1970. Lithographic print. Measures approx. 23" x 34". Dated in pen in upper right corner "5/9/70". Powerful anti-war protest poster from the Vietnam War era, featuring bold red brushstroke-style text reading "Stop the War." above a large peace symbol integrated into the word "Stop." The raw, hand-painted aesthetic reflects the urgency and grassroots nature of the anti-war movement, which saw mass protests, student activism, and resistance to U.S. military intervention in Southeast Asia. Posters like this were a crucial tool for mobilizing public sentiment against the Vietnam War, often appearing in demonstrations, college campuses, and underground press publications. The Vietnam War (1955–1975) was a deeply divisive conflict, sparking widespread opposition due to its immense human cost, the draft system, and revelations of U.S. military actions abroad. By the late 1960s and early 1970s, the anti-war movement had grown into a major political force, pressuring policymakers and contributing to the eventual withdrawal of U.S. troops. This poster embodies the visual language of resistance, linking it to the broader tradition of protest art that shaped 20th-century political movements. Very good condition. A moving testament to the anti-war movement of the 1960s and 70s.

Item #21359

Price: $385.00