Exploring Norman Rockwell's Freedom from Want
Read the texts carefullyand answer the questions on the worksheet.
In 1941, a U.S. president delivered a speech to Congress. Europe was under Nazi domination, and the American ideals of individual liberty were in danger. The president wanted to persuade Americans of the necessity of entering the war.
Who was this president?
Read and listen to the first minute of his speech. Highlight the Four Freedoms mentioned by the President.
"The first is freedom of speech and expression--everywhere in the world. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way-- everywhere in the world. The third is freedom from want . . . everywhere in the world. The fourth is freedom from fear . . . anywhere in the world. " Message to Congress, January 6, 1941
Who was this man? Read the text and gather information.
He painted illustrations for a famous magazine. What was it called?
What did Norman Rockwell decide to do after listening to the President's speech?
Freedom of Worship
Freedom From Fear
Freedom of Speech
Label each illustrationwith the appropriate title.
Freedom From Want
Freedom from Want reminds Americans of Thanksgiving. Look closely at Rockwell's painting and identify various symbols that represent Thanksgiving.
In 1943, the U.S. government took an interest in Rockwell's four illustrations. They became war propaganda posters.Norman Rockwell wanted to pass on a message: our human rights were in danger, threatened by the war. Which rights does he depict in his painting Freedom from Want?
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Exploring Norman Rockwell's Freedom from Want
Read the texts carefullyand answer the questions on the worksheet.
In 1941, a U.S. president delivered a speech to Congress. Europe was under Nazi domination, and the American ideals of individual liberty were in danger. The president wanted to persuade Americans of the necessity of entering the war.
Who was this president?
Read and listen to the first minute of his speech. Highlight the Four Freedoms mentioned by the President.
"The first is freedom of speech and expression--everywhere in the world. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way-- everywhere in the world. The third is freedom from want . . . everywhere in the world. The fourth is freedom from fear . . . anywhere in the world. " Message to Congress, January 6, 1941
Who was this man? Read the text and gather information.
He painted illustrations for a famous magazine. What was it called?
What did Norman Rockwell decide to do after listening to the President's speech?
Freedom of Worship
Freedom From Fear
Freedom of Speech
Label each illustrationwith the appropriate title.
Freedom From Want
Freedom from Want reminds Americans of Thanksgiving. Look closely at Rockwell's painting and identify various symbols that represent Thanksgiving.
In 1943, the U.S. government took an interest in Rockwell's four illustrations. They became war propaganda posters.Norman Rockwell wanted to pass on a message: our human rights were in danger, threatened by the war. Which rights does he depict in his painting Freedom from Want?