Inspired by George Orwell's classic novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, this t-shirt features a man holding a flag for the Ministry of Truth, known as Minitrue. In the novel, the Ministry of Truth is a government agency responsible for controlling the flow of information and manipulating the historical record in order to maintain the dominant political narrative and preserve the power of the ruling Party, which was called INGSOC.
On top, the party's mantra of control: We control the past to ensure your future. We control the present to secure your past. Below, the distilled culmination of the party's efforts to destroy thought and invert any words or language that threatens its supremacy over all, the motto: War Is Peace, Ignorance Is Strength, Freedom is Slavery.
The Ministry of Truth plays a crucial role in the novel's dystopian society, where the government exercises total control over the thoughts and beliefs of its citizens. Through the manipulation of language and the manipulation of the historical record, the Ministry of Truth works to shape the way people think and understand the world around them.
Wear this t-shirt as a reminder of the power of language and the importance of truth in a world where the lines between fact and fiction are often blurred.
Our baby-knit 100% combed ringspun cotton tees are lightweight, super soft, pre-shrunk, and durable. They have a tapered, fashion cut that is made to fit men perfectly, but also fits women great as well.
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Type: Mens Top
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