We Won!
Title
We Won!
Creator
V. Ivanov
Subject
Soviet propaganda
World War II
Victory propaganda
Soviet Union
World War II
Victory propaganda
Soviet Union
Description
This 1945 Soviet propaganda poster by V. Ivanov shows a soldier holding two large red flags and celebrating victory. The poster uses strong patriotic imagery to present the Soviet Union as triumphant at the end of World War II. It is useful for studying how Soviet propaganda emphasized victory, national pride, and military success.
Date
1945
Type
Still Image
Source
Laski Diffusion/Getty Images
https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/06/25/russia-puting-ww2-soviet-ussr-memory-diplomacy-history-narrative/
https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/06/25/russia-puting-ww2-soviet-ussr-memory-diplomacy-history-narrative/
Coverage
Laski Diffusion/Getty Images
Files
Citation
V. Ivanov, “We Won!,” Santa Clara University Digital Exhibits, accessed May 6, 2026, https://dh.scu.edu/exhibits/items/show/5849.
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