VF poster on the planned referendum on 13.03.1938 (Schuschnigg)

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English Translation

Bolk von österreich! For the first time in the history of our country, the leadership of the state demands an open commitment to the homeland. Sunday, March 13, 1938 is the day of the referendum. Jhr all, to what profession, to which people's history Jhr listens, men and women in free Austria, you are called to confess yourself before the whole world; Jhr shall say whether Jhr eats the path that we go, which is social harmony and equality, the final overturn of the division of the parties, the German peace within and outside, the politics of work to the goal — whether Jr diefen Weg are willing to go along with it! The slogan reads: "For a free-seeing, independent and Austrian Btaaisarchy, social, for a Christian and a lot of Austria! For peace and work and the equality of all who profess to be people and Baterland. " That is the goal of my policy. To achieve this goal is the task that is given to us and the historical commandment of the hour. No word of the slogan that you have asked as a question may be missing. Whoever affirms it serves the Jnteresse of all and above all peace! Therefore, people, show that you are serious with the will to begin a new time of harmony in the Jnteresse of the homeland; the world shall see our will to live; therefore, people of Austria, rise up like a man and agree with yes! Front-heil! Oeg-Delde Fa; iy De tc Eo sll Wn I. En