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JM-021: Mr. American reactionary abroad tries to change the opinion of Europe
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JM-021: Mr. American reactionary abroad tries to change the opinion of Europe
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Editorial cartoon depicting an American visiting places such as France, Germany, and Italy and hearing praise for Roosevelt, which the American does not agree with.
JM-268: Supposing American tourists in France tried to adopt the stalling on the payment plan
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JM-268: Supposing American tourists in France tried to adopt the stalling on the payment plan
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Editorial cartoon depicting an American tourist finishing a large meal at a French restaurant. When he is handed the bill, he offers to pay for it on condition that another man who owes him money pays him back. The restaurant owner kicks the tourist out, and a policeman comes over and asks what happened.
JM-164: Will there be enough to go round?
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JM-164: Will there be enough to go round?
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This cartoon depicts Uncle Sam trying to divide ”U.S. Bread” among various nations. In 1915, World War I was being fought in Europe, but the United States was maintaining a neutral position. Despite its neutrality, the United States supplied resources and arms to nations during the war. All of the countries sitting at the table are nations who lobbied for resources from the United States during the war. England is attempting to block Germany’s chance of receiving resources from Uncle Sam. This is representative the attempts of the British government to limit the United States aid to Allied Powers, most often England. The United States is also sitting at the table, looking worried about sharing the beard with other nations. The United States distributing more resources than it could afford was a fear for many Americans in the 1910s. (Summary created by Mary Delano, MU History Intern, Spring 2018)
JM-312: The changing world
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JM-312: The changing world
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Editorial cartoon depicting three scenes of U.S. military and problems caused by foreign states.
JM-272: Make him show his cards
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JM-272: Make him show his cards
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Germany, playing poker with Allies, offers to divide the pot, then quit.
JM-289: Dancing to the spring song
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JM-289: Dancing to the spring song
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Editorial cartoon depicting men representing nations dancing around "war" organ grinder. The League of Nations watches from a window.