This item is a World War II-era Japanese propaganda leaflet distributed in the Philippines around 1942.
Visuals: The print shows a Japanese soldier and a Filipino soldier shaking hands or sharing a light, with an American flag burning or dropping in the background.
Text: It features the phrases "You are our Pals" and "Our enemy is the Americans".
Historical Context: Japan dropped these types of leaflets during their invasion and occupation of the Philippines (1941–1945) to convince local populations that Japanese forces were liberators rather than conquerors, aiming to turn public opinion against the U.S. military. 3.5”x4.5”
