"The Vandals of 1936" Cartoon | Book or Pamphlet | Wisconsin Historical Society

Book or Pamphlet

"The Vandals of 1936" Cartoon

"The Vandals of 1936" Cartoon | Book or Pamphlet | Wisconsin Historical Society
A political cartoon from <i>Foreign Service</i> magazine depicting four young men disrespecting and vandalizing the Tomb of the Unknown Solider. One of the young men is holding an American Flag and has a document in his pocket with the word "Propaganda." Two of the other men are wearing sweaters with the letter "P" on the front. In the cartoon is a banner that reads: "Veterans of Future Wars."

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DESCRIPTION
A political cartoon from Foreign Service magazine depicting four young men disrespecting and vandalizing the Tomb of the Unknown Solider. One of the young men is holding an American Flag and has a document in his pocket with the word "Propaganda." Two of the other men are wearing sweaters with the letter "P" on the front. In the cartoon is a banner that reads: "Veterans of Future Wars."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:122125
Creation Date: 05 1936
Creator Name:Nye, Marvin
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Collection Name:Library Collection
Genre:Book or Pamphlet
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:E 181 F7
Original Dimensions:7 x 6 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
From the Veterans of Future Wars Wikipedia page.
"Veterans of Future Wars (VFW) was an organization formed as a prank by Princeton University students in 1936. The group was a satirical reaction to a bill granting the early payment of bonuses to World War I veterans . . ."
SUBJECTS
Flags
Graffiti
Youth
Veterans
Men
Dead
Graves
Caricatures and cartoons
Clothing and dress
Hats
Monuments
Burial
Furs
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Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

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