"Somebody Paid the Price for Your Right. Register / Vote," 1968-1980

Summary

One key accomplishment made during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement was removing obstacles to black registration and voting. This poster, produced between 1968 and 1980, encouraged African Americans to register and vote. It reminded them of the high price that was paid to secure their right to vote.

One key accomplishment made during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement was removing obstacles to black registration and voting. This poster, produced between 1968 and 1980, encouraged African Americans to register and vote. It reminded them of the high price that was paid to secure their right to vote.

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1968-1980

Subject Date

1968-1980

Collection Title

Poster Collection 

With Liberty & Justice For All
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

99.109.81

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Photomechanical processes

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 22 in

Width: 17 in

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