A Picture Story of the United States

A single-issue educational comic published by the United States Information Service in 1953, A Picture Story of the United States offers a condensed, illustrated overview of American history for an international audience. Produced during the Cold War, the comic served as a piece of cultural diplomacy, presenting key events and figures from the nation's founding through the mid-20th century. While brief, it stands as a notable example of the government's use of the comic medium for public information and propaganda.