This drawing conveys the message that all members of Indonesian society can contribute to the struggle for freedom. The text “Marilah mendjamin makanan Pahlawan2 kita” (Let’s guarantee the availability of food for our heroes) is a call to Indonesian families to provide food to Indonesian fighters, who are portrayed as disciplined and having a clear combat strategy. The message of this poster is: do help Indonesian soldiers to carry out their duty to protect Indonesia. Indonesian families are encouraged to contribute to the Indonesian fight for independence by providing food and other necessities. The smiling Indonesian soldier symbolizes the unity between the people and the army between the backline and the frontline.
‘Marilah mendjamin makanan Pahlawan2 kita’. Indonesian propaganda poster, signed in print by So[e]pon, distributed by S.M.N.U.P., bag. c. 1945-1947. Kesenian [art section]. Or. 27.740-5.