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by momotaro.kinoshita Posted on November 2, 2010

This war propaganda features the popular character Bugs Bunny trying to convince Americans to buy stocks. Behind Bugs is Archibald Willard’s revolutionary era painting “The Spirit of ’76.” The cartoon combines elements of patriotism with a popular character in order … Continue reading →

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by Rovenna Yakubov Posted on November 1, 2010

This cartoon was drawn by Dr. Seuss during WWII. This is obviously pro-war propaganda; Adolf Hitler and General Hideki Tojo, leaders of American WWII enemies Germany and Japan, respectively, are portrayed in a terrible light. Their features are grotesquely exaggerated, … Continue reading →

Posted in November 2 Assignment | Tagged Cartoon, Dr. Seuss, Germany, Hideki Tojo, Hitler, Japan, Propaganda, WWII | 1 Comment

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