Hartford Times Collection

CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964. Stick em up! Cartoon comment on the difficulties
CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964. " Stick em up!" Cartoon comment on the difficulties posed by Viet Cong guerrilla warfare to the American military

CARTOON: BEAR AND DRAGON. Cartoon comment on contentious relations between the Soviet Union, portrayed as a bear, and the Peoples Republic of China, portrayed as a dragon with Mao Zedongs head

CARTOON: GORBACHEV, 1991. Cartoon comment on the fragmentation of the Soviet Union; Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev looks upon a shattered hammer and sickle

CARTOON: ELECTION, 1960. Here we go again. Cartoon comment on the presidential contest between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, with their respective parties represented by organ grinders

CARTOON: NUCLEAR TEST BAN, 1962. Hes driving me nuts - I m on the verge of blowing my top. Cartoon comment on the Soviet Unions delay in signing the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

CARTOON: DOMESTIC OIL, 1970. I want to make it perfectly clear that national defense
CARTOON: DOMESTIC OIL, 1970. " I want to make it perfectly clear that national defense requires 18-cent oil." Cartoon comment on President Richard Nixons refusal to reduce quotas on oil

EUROPEAN COMMON MARKET. Viewing with concern. Cartoon comment on the growing prosperity of the European Common Market, viewed with concern by representations of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev

CARTOON: VETERANS, 1971. My last employment? - Vietnam. Cartoon comment on the difficulty of finding work often faced by veterans upon their return from the Vietnam War

CARTOON: GORDIAN KNOT, 1977. Agreed - not to use the sword. Cartoon comment on Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begins efforts to resolve the Israel-Palestine

CARTOON: ESTONIA, 1979. The man who came to dinner. Cartoon comment on the influx of Russian immigrants into Estonia under Soviet rule; a Soviet official feasts as an Estonia couple looks

CARTOON: RHODESIA, 1976. OK, I m ready and willing to carry this out. Cartoon comment on the transfer of power in Rhodesia to the black majority; Prime Minister Ian Smith moves water with a sieve as

CARTOON: SOVIET LEADERS. Don t look now, but I m afraid somebody is following us. Cartoon comment on generational shifts in Soviet politics; older, hard-line Communists

CARTOON: INFLATION, 1978. Cartoon comment comparing Jimmy Carters struggle against inflation to the biblical contest between David and Goliath. Cartoon by Edmund Valtman, 1978

CARTOON: WEST BERLIN, 1961. Don t start a fight. I love you and I want to settle this thing peacefully. Cartoon comment on Soviet First Secretary Nikita Khrushchevs aggressive posture towards West

CARTOON: MCCARTHYISM, 1954. Getting it out of his system. Cartoon comment on the declining influence of Senator Joseph McCarthy and his anti-Communist crusade within the Republican Party

CARTOON: POWERS TRADE. Better relations through trade. Cartoon comment on the exchange of Francis Gary Powers for Rudolf Abel by the Soviet Union and United States

CARTOON: GUN LOBBY, 1976. Cartoon comment on the defeat of a 1976 gun control bill by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee after a push by the gun lobby. Cartoon by Edmund Valtman, 11 March 1976

CARTOON: ESTONIA, 1992. Cartoon comment suggesting Russian obfuscation of human rights abuses in Estonia. Cartoon by Edmund Valtman, 1992

CARTOON: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY, 1980. Cartoon comment on the Democratic Primary race between incumbent Jimmy Carter and Senator Ted Kennedy

CARTOON: UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC, 1961. Arabian Nights. Cartoon comment on the collapse of the union between Egypt and Syria under Gamal Abdel Nassers United Arab Republic

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"Hartford Times: A Chronicle of Global Turmoil and Political Struggles" Step into the world of Hartford Times, where cartoons speak louder than words. From the Vietnam War to the fragmentation of the Soviet Union, this collection captures pivotal moments in history with wit and insight. In 1964, a stick-up artist points his gun towards an unsuspecting Vietnam War cartoon character. The image reflects on the difficulties faced by soldiers in a war-torn country, highlighting their plight through humor. A bear and dragon engage in a heated argument, symbolizing contentious relations between the Soviet Union and other nations. This cartoon serves as a commentary on global tensions during that era. The fall of communism in 1991 leaves one character astounded - "I can't believe my eyes. " The cartoon captures the astonishment felt worldwide as Soviet ideals crumbled before our very eyes. Gorbachev's leadership is depicted in another illustration from 1991, showcasing his struggle to hold together a fragmented Soviet Union. This poignant portrayal highlights both hope and uncertainty during this transformative period. The election fever grips America once again in 1960 - "Here we go again. " With humor and irony, this cartoon reminds us of how political campaigns often feel like repetitive cycles throughout history. Amidst concerns about domestic oil production in 1970s America, one figure emphasizes national defense while holding an oil barrel. This clever comment underscores how energy policies are intertwined with security interests. The European Common Market raises eyebrows as it evolves over time; viewers observe its progress with concern. This thought-provoking depiction sheds light on Europe's changing dynamics amidst economic integration efforts. Veterans returning from Vietnam face uncertain employment prospects - "My last employment? - Vietnam. " Through satire, this cartoon exposes societal challenges faced by those who served their country but struggled to find stability upon their return home. Estonia becomes an unexpected guest at dinner parties around the world in 1979.