The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
This poster was created in 1971 as part of the Vietnam Moratorium movement in Australia that was at its peak from 1969-1971. Throughout its existence, the Moratorium movement identified itself by this sunburst symbol, which came to be used not only by the Moratorium but also by other organisations and groups which supported its aims.
This text-only poster advertises the National Anti-war conference in Sydney, February 1971, with the names of speakers from the USA, Britain, Europe and Asia. The Moratorium symbol appears in the upper left of the poster. Throughout the period of the Moratorium movement, there were many other events aside from the main marching protests. These included guest lectures, such as those promoted by this poster, but also film screenings and art shows.
The sunburst symbol was chosen by the Moratorium conveners as a striking and memorable design, easily visible in crowds, an important criteria for an identifying badge. Moratorium posters were usually printed in strong colours, often orange and blue or vibrant red and black.
The poster was issued by the Vietnam Moratorium Campaign, Sydney.
This text-based poster advertises the National Anti-war conference in Sydney, February 1971, with the names of speakers from the USA, Britain, Europe and Asia. The Moratorium symbol appears in the upp
This text-based poster advertises the National Anti-war conference in Sydney, February 1971, with the names of speakers from the USA, Britain, Europe and Asia. The Moratorium symbol appears in the upp
This poster was created in 1970 as part of the Vietnam Moratorium movement in Australia that was at its peak from 1969-1971. This poster was likely created for the first and largest of the Moratoria,
This poster was created in 1970 as part of the Vietnam Moratorium movement in Australia that was at its peak from 1969-1971. This poster was likely created for the first and largest of the Moratoria,
The Moratorium symbol in orange surrounded by text in black requesting the withdrawal of all troops from Vietnam. The largest number of posters held by the Australian War Memorial are those produced b
Moratorium symbol in orange surrounded by text in black requesting the withdrawal of all troops from Vietnam. The largest number of posters held by the Australian War Memorial are those produced by th
This poster was created in 1971 as part of the Vietnam Moratorium movement in Australia that was at its peak from 1969-1971. The Moratorium protests were largely organised by two groups in Australia: