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November 22, 1947
The Union Times
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A federal agency orders the removal of a 7-foot portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt from a San Francisco post office mural on the United Nations; artist Anton Refregier defies the order, accusing it of anti-Roosevelt propaganda.
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F.D.R. Portrait Blacked Out By Federal Order
SAN FRANCISCO - (FP) A 7-foot portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt has been ordered removed from a 29-panel postoffice mural by a Washington government agency.
Artist Anton Refregier, announcing he would defy the order, said the instructions came in a letter from the Public Building Administration. Commission of Design & Construction. Refregier was advised to redesign the portion of the mural showing the late President because "we do not advocate the portrayal of prominent persons in any mural of this character."
The controversial panel, dedicated to the growth of the United Nations, is dominated by a huge portrait of Roosevelt framed by four blocks representing the four freedoms. The mural is intended for a new postoffice annex here.
Charging that the government order reflects the current "campaign to discredit Roosevelt," the artist said: "To omit the portrait of FDR from the final panel dealing with the United Nations meeting in San Francisco is a concession I cannot make. I cannot allow myself to be a victim of propaganda against a very great man."
SAN FRANCISCO - (FP) A 7-foot portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt has been ordered removed from a 29-panel postoffice mural by a Washington government agency.
Artist Anton Refregier, announcing he would defy the order, said the instructions came in a letter from the Public Building Administration. Commission of Design & Construction. Refregier was advised to redesign the portion of the mural showing the late President because "we do not advocate the portrayal of prominent persons in any mural of this character."
The controversial panel, dedicated to the growth of the United Nations, is dominated by a huge portrait of Roosevelt framed by four blocks representing the four freedoms. The mural is intended for a new postoffice annex here.
Charging that the government order reflects the current "campaign to discredit Roosevelt," the artist said: "To omit the portrait of FDR from the final panel dealing with the United Nations meeting in San Francisco is a concession I cannot make. I cannot allow myself to be a victim of propaganda against a very great man."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Bravery Heroism
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Fdr Portrait
Mural Controversy
Federal Order
Anton Refregier
United Nations
Post Office Mural
What entities or persons were involved?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Anton Refregier
Where did it happen?
San Francisco
Story Details
Key Persons
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Anton Refregier
Location
San Francisco
Story Details
Federal agency orders removal of FDR portrait from UN-themed mural in San Francisco post office; artist Anton Refregier defies, calling it part of a campaign to discredit Roosevelt.