1958 The Oceans Herbert Danska International Geophysical Year IGY

Date: 1958Artist: Danska, Herbert Size (in): 48.5” x 34”Size (cm): 123.2 x 86.4Condition: A-Linen backed: Yes This vintage original poster is one in a series of six created by African-American artist Hebert Danska in cooperation with the National Academy of Sciences for the International Geophysical Year (IGY) scientific program that ran from July 1957 to December 1958.   Information on the Eisenhower Presidential Library website describes the Cold War era IGY program as follows:  From July 1957 to December 1958 an international cooperative scientific program was conducted to study the earth and its environment. This program was called the International Geophysical Year. More than 70 countries participated in the project which led to the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts, the theory of plate tectonics, exploration of outer space, construction of earth satellites, and increased research in the Arctic and Antarctic polar regions. IGY was sponsored by the International Council