Original WWII German Propaganda Poster – New Year 1942 Dr Goebbels Speech – 1942 NSDAP “Wochenspruch” (Weekly Motto) Propaganda Poster

Description

Original 1942 NSDAP “Wochenspruch” (Weekly Motto) Propaganda Poster. This original German propaganda poster features a clean typographic design in red and green, headed by the year 1942 framed with oak leaves and a swastika emblem. The central text is a New Year’s message by Dr. Joseph Goebbels, calling upon the German people to remain steadfast, resilient, and determined in their efforts to achieve victory during the Second World War. Issued as part of the “Wochenspruch der NSDAP” series by the Reich Propaganda Directorate, the poster is Issue 1, covering 4–10 January 1942, and was published by the Zentralverlag der NSDAP, Munich, the official publishing house of the Nazi Party. It retains its original margins and publication details, with light age toning and minor foxing consistent with its age. As an authentic wartime artifact, it represents an example of the Nazi regime’s use of printed propaganda to promote unity, perseverance, and support for the war effort during the opening months of 1942.

English Translation

“1942. The New Year shall strengthen our people in endurance and perseverance and, above all, give them the strength to fight for victory and for the peace that victory will bring to Germany and to all people of goodwill.”
— Dr. Joseph Goebbels