East German Poster Database

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• SPD — Eine neue Politik. Eine neue Wirtschaft. Eine neue Moral.

  Poster is white with red "SPD" at top followed by a green three-leafed plant, followed by a red dot. Text in black below reads "A new politic. A new economy. A new moral." Poster likely made for March 1990 elections in East Germany.

• Clara Zetkin 1857-1933

  This poster is a black and white portrait of Clara Zetkin, a German socialist and women's rights advocate. On the bottom is text stating, Wer den Frieden will, der muß das Bündnis mit der Sowjetunion suchen, als der ersten und stärken Friedensmacht der Welt. Die internationale Solidarität muß das oberste Gesetz des Kampfes der Arbeiterklasse aller Länder sein…

• Es gibt keine Befreiung der Menschheit ohne die Soziale unabhängigkeit und Gleichstellung der Geschlechter.

  This poster is a black and white portrait of August Bebel, one of the founders of the Social Democratic Party (SPD).

• Eine bessere Zukunft muß man nicht nur wollen, sondern auch wählen.

  Campaign poster for the SPD in the March 1990 East German elections. Title in black and red reads "One must not only want a better future, but also vote for it." SPD insignia at bottom.

• …damit auch die Schwachen hier sicher sein können: SPD

  Poster is divided horizontally into white (top) and green (bottom) segments. Title reads "…so that the weak can also be certain here: SPD". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• …damit die Natur bald wider aufatmen kann: SPD

  Poster is divided horizontally into white (top) and green (bottom) segments. Title reads "…so that nature will soon be able to breathe again: SPD". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• …damit sich Arbeit für alle lohnt: SPD

  Poster is divided horizontally into white (top) and green (bottom) segments. Title reads "…so that your work is all worthwhile: SPD". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• Wir laden ein Wahlkundgebung

  Poster is bordered on bottom with yellow cityscape outlined in black. Title reads "We invite you to a campaign rally". Poster lists three prominent individuals who will be present at the rally along with their positions. Rally to be held on Friday, March 16th, 1990 at 7pm, Marienplatz. At 4pm, music live music will be hosted by Johnny Reb and the Rebels. Poster was created for the March 1990 elections.

• Die Zukunft hat wieder einen Namen.

  This text reads "The future has a name again." featuring the SPD insignia in bottom right. There is a German flag under the SPD logo. The poster was created for the October 1990 elections.

• Eine neue Politik. Eine neue Wirtschaft. Eine neue Moral. SPD.

  This poster is white with black text. The black text reads, "A new policy. A new economy. A new moral." SPD appears in red with a German flag underneath it. This poster has to do with the October 1990 elections.

• SPD+CDU: Partner seit 1949

  Title in blue at top reads "SED and CDU: Partners since 1949". Remaining text in red reads "The honest Alternative to vote for: SPD". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).

• "Wir wollen das Zusammenwachsen der Deutschen so gestalten, daß soziale Gerechtigkeit garantiert wird. Und die Menschen in der DDR müssen ihre Selbstachtung und Würde bewahren können."

  This poster is white with black text. A red square is in the top lefthand corner. Another red square is in the lower right with SPD in white lettering. The poster is from the March 1990 elections.

• SPD: Arbeit und Umwelt

  This poster has a black factory behind a line of green grass. A red banner with SPD in white flies from the smokestack of the factory. This poster is from the March 1990 elections.

• Für eine Zukunft ohne Angst.

  Poster reads "For a future without fear". SPD initials are in bottom right corner, underlined by the colors of the German flag. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).

• Aufschwung durch Einheit

  Poster depicts a couple embracing in front of Berlin's Fernsehturm (television tower) which was constructed in the GDR. Title reads "Economic recovery through unity". Subtitle reads "A strong SPD for Berlin". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).

• 3. Oktober 1990: Herzlich wilkommen Deutschland

  The poster reads "October 3rd, 1990: A heartfelt welcome to Germany", and shows a children's drawing at the bottom with various West German landmarks. This poster celebrates unification.

• „Die Mauer steht gegen den Strom der Geschichte."

  This poster features two quotes by Willy Brandt; one states "The Wall stands against the tide of history." (1964) The other reads "Now grows together was belongs together." (1989) In the lower right corner is the logo of the Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD). This likely has to do with the elections of 1990.

• Jetzt Klarheit für Berlin

  This poster shows a view of Berlin with a man in overalls in the foreground. The text reads "Now clarity for Berlin" and features a red box at the bottom with the phrase "It works with us" and the SPD logo for Berlin. This poster likely has to do with the 1990 election.

• SPD: Das bessere Konzept ein Europäisches Deutschland

  This poster has text in grey and black on a mostly grey background with black at the bottom and black on the top. SPD is in the center in red text. The text reads, "The better concept, a European Germany." This poster likely has to do with the election of 1990.

• „Jetzt wächst zusammen, was zusammengehört.”

  This poster is a color photographic portrait of Willy Brandt, former chancellor of West Germany, before a crowd of people in front of the Brandenburg Gate. The quote says "Now grows together, what belongs together." The poster has a large red block with white letters "SPD" (Sozialdemokratischen Partei Deutschlands).

• Die Gleichheit

  This is the cover of bimonthly Social Democratic magazine Die Gleichheit; 2nd volume. The cover depicts a portrait done to look as though in the style of the renaissance.