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Don t mind me, go right on working. President Herbert Hoover finds the prohibition furor unabated. Cartoon by Rollin Kirby from the New York World, 1929
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Don t mind me, go right on working. President Herbert Hoover finds the prohibition furor unabated. Cartoon by Rollin Kirby from the New York World, 1929
PROHIBITION CARTOON, 1929.
Don t mind me, go right on working. President Herbert Hoover finds the prohibition furor unabated. Cartoon by Rollin Kirby from the New York World, 1929
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18th Amendment 1929 Alcohol Desk Herbert Hoover Kirby Mister Movement New York World Personification Political Acts Prohibition Prohibitionist Republican Party Rollin Satire Top Hat
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In this satirical cartoon by Rollin Kirby from the New York World in 1929, President Herbert Hoover is depicted as a personification of the American prohibition movement. The cartoon shows Hoover standing behind his desk wearing a top hat and holding a sign that reads "Don't mind me, go right on working". This caption captures the essence of the image, highlighting how President Hoover finds himself amidst an unabated furor over prohibition. The cartoon reflects the early years of Prohibition in America when alcohol consumption was banned under the 18th Amendment. Despite efforts to enforce this law, it became clear that many Americans were still indulging in alcoholic beverages. The cartoon humorously portrays President Hoover as being aware of this reality but choosing not to intervene or interfere with people's actions. As a Republican president who supported Prohibition, Herbert Hoover faced challenges in enforcing political acts aimed at curbing alcohol consumption. The satire in this artwork suggests that despite his position and authority, he had little control over public sentiment regarding alcohol. Rollin Kirby's clever depiction serves as both social commentary and political critique during a time when Prohibition was deeply divisive among Americans. It showcases how even those in power could only watch helplessly as their policies clashed with popular opinion.
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