Joe Palooka Equal Job Opportunity Poster
Joe Palooka, a comic strip character created by Ham
Fisher in 1928, was a clean-cut, sweet and innocent guy given
to uttering clichés about home, mother and fair play. He
was also the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion in 1931. Joe Palooka
was the most popular sports strip of all time thus insuring instant
recognition and considerable influence. Joe became a spokescomic
for the President's Committee on Government Contracts. "Joe
Palooka says. . . Our Way of Life Means EQUAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
for Everyone, Regardless of Race, Religion, Color or National
Origin." This poster, dated 1956, was printed on waxed cardboard
and measures 22" wide x 28" high. It is discolored,
has a few stains and numerous stable holes but is still an interesting
piece. (3FO) (Stock Number 003Palooka) SOLD
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