David Ben-Gurion – “His Life and Work” | Original Vintage Israeli Poster (JNF / KKL), 1966

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David Ben-Gurion – “His Life and Work” | Original Vintage Israeli Poster (JNF / KKL), 1966

Poster’s original Hebrew title (as printed):

(David Ben-Gurion – “Upon Reaching His Eighties” / “In His Later Years”)

A rare and visually powerful original Israeli vintage poster from 1966, published by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (JNF / KKL), dedicated to the life and legacy of David Ben-Gurion — the iconic Zionist leader and the first Prime Minister of the State of Israel.

This remarkable poster functions as a historical documentary collage, combining archival black-and-white photographs with Hebrew biographical text, creating a complete visual timeline of Ben-Gurion’s journey and the dramatic era in which modern Israel was born.

Who Was David Ben-Gurion?

David Ben-Gurion was far more than a politician or head of government — he became one of the defining figures of Jewish history in the 20th century. He is widely regarded as the key architect of Israeli statehood, a leader whose vision, determination, and uncompromising leadership helped shape the Jewish national revival in the Land of Israel.

Ben-Gurion symbolized the transformation of the Jewish people from a dispersed nation into a sovereign state. He stood at the center of the most decisive moments of the Zionist movement — from early activism and leadership within the Yishuv, through political struggle and international diplomacy, to the historic Declaration of the State of Israel in 1948.

He represented a unique combination of deep ideology and practical nation-building: creating institutions, establishing leadership frameworks, strengthening settlement, and helping shape Israel’s identity in its earliest and most fragile years.

Ben-Gurion is often remembered as the leader who made the toughest choices in Israel’s formative period — the birth of a new country facing immediate existential challenges, mass immigration, security pressures, and the urgent need to build a functioning society almost overnight.

What You See in the Poster

The poster is designed as a rich documentary montage, featuring a compelling sequence of vintage photographs that present Ben-Gurion not only as a national leader, but as a symbol of a generation.

Highlighted images include:

• A large, iconic portrait of David Ben-Gurion, dominating the right side of the poster.

• Early photographs capturing the beginnings of his path and ideals.

• Historical group images with pioneers, colleagues, and figures from the Zionist establishment.

• Official and diplomatic moments, ceremonies, and leadership scenes.

• Powerful public gatherings and speeches, reflecting Ben-Gurion’s unique connection to the people.

• Images tied to Israel’s security and national formation during the state’s early decades.

• At the center of the poster — a significant image connected to the Declaration of Independence / founding of the State of Israel, serving as the symbolic and historical heart of the entire composition.

Alongside the photographs appears Hebrew text summarizing Ben-Gurion’s life story, creating an educational and museum-like historical artifact in poster form.

Why This Poster Matters

Posters issued by national institutions such as JNF / KKL were created not merely as decoration, but as tools of education, inspiration, and national memory. This piece captures the atmosphere of Israel’s early decades — a young country forming its identity through leaders, imagery, and collective historical storytelling.

More than a wall poster, this is a true visual document of Israeli history: one sheet holding together the man, the moments, and the meaning behind the founding era of the State of Israel.

Details

• Title: David Ben-Gurion (דוד בן־גוריון)

• Subtitle: בהגיעו לגבורות

• Publisher: Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (JNF / KKL)

• Year: 1966

• Printing: Vintage Israeli offset print

• Size: 50 × 70 cm (approx. 19.7 × 27.6 inches)

• Condition: Very good vintage condition, with original fold marks and light age wear consistent with its historical nature.

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