MRA - Moral Re-Armament Pictorial - Spring 1961

Title: MRA Pictorial – Spring 1961 (Issue No. 24)

Publisher: Moral Re-Armament (MRA)

Publication Date: Spring 1961

Pages: Approx. 32

Condition: Excellent – cover bright with only minimal wear; interior pages clean with light toning typical of age; binding secure. Please review photos for exact condition details.

Featured Content: “Riots or Renaissance”

This issue of MRA Pictorial provides a vivid international survey of Moral Re-Armament’s influence at the height of Cold War tensions. The cover story, “Riots or Renaissance,” documents the dramatic events in Japan during 1960, where violent anti-American protests coincided with a surge of youth embracing MRA as a counterforce to Communism. Through striking photographs and firsthand accounts, the feature portrays MRA as a moral and ideological alternative capable of uniting workers, students, and leaders against chaos.

Other major features include:

• Uniting the Whole World: Frank Buchman with world leaders such as Konrad Adenauer and Robert Schuman, stressing MRA’s global mission.
• The Heart of Africa: A richly illustrated report on MRA’s role in newly independent African nations.
• The Crowning Experience: Coverage of the Hollywood premiere of MRA’s musical film, attended by stars including Robert Young, Joel McCrea, Beulah Bondi, and Eve Arden.
• Here Was a Man: A tribute to Victor Larue, a French trade unionist turned MRA leader, highlighting the movement’s reach among workers.
• Men of Brazil (Back Cover): Focus on a film made by Brazilian dock workers and their families, showcasing MRA’s grassroots cultural impact.

Collector’s Significance

• Historic Focus: Captures MRA’s global activities during the Cold War, presenting itself as a worldwide ideological counter to Communism.
• Notable Figures: Features political leaders (Konrad Adenauer, Robert Schuman, Nobusuke Kishi) and Hollywood stars at an MRA premiere.
• Visual Impact: Includes rare full-color photography of demonstrations, premieres, and African independence celebrations.
• Condition: Exceptionally well-preserved copy, making it a desirable addition for collectors of Cold War history, religious movements, or MRA material.

This issue stands as a colorful and significant artifact of the Moral Re-Armament movement’s international campaigns during the early 1960s.