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LEAGUE OF NATIONS CARTOON. News From the Outside World. Pulitzer Prize winning cartoon, 1925, by Rollin Kirby on the conspicuous absence of the United States, Soviet Union, and Mexico from the League of Nations
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LEAGUE OF NATIONS CARTOON. News From the Outside World. Pulitzer Prize winning cartoon, 1925, by Rollin Kirby on the conspicuous absence of the United States, Soviet Union, and Mexico from the League of Nations
LEAGUE OF NATIONS CARTOON.
News From the Outside World. Pulitzer Prize winning cartoon, 1925, by Rollin Kirby on the conspicuous absence of the United States, Soviet Union, and Mexico from the League of Nations
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This Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoon by Rollin Kirby, titled "LEAGUE OF NATIONS CARTOON. News From the Outside World" captures the glaring absence of three influential nations from the League of Nations in 1925. The United States, Soviet Union, and Mexico are depicted as key players missing from this international forum for peace and cooperation. In this satirical artwork, Uncle Sam represents the United States with a pot on his head and a cigarette in hand, seemingly disinterested in global affairs. A Russian figure sits nearby, reading a newspaper while smoking a pipe. Both characters symbolize their respective countries' lack of involvement or engagement with the League. The Mexican representation is portrayed as a bandit wearing a sombrero and holstering guns around a campfire. This personification highlights Mexico's perceived defiance towards joining an international organization aimed at maintaining peace. Kirby's artistic concepts cleverly convey political acts through visual metaphors. The absence of these powerful nations raises questions about their commitment to global diplomacy during that time period. "LEAGUE OF NATIONS CARTOON" serves as an early commentary on America's isolationist tendencies and its reluctance to engage fully with international organizations like the League of Nations. It also sheds light on Russia's detachment from global affairs following its revolution and Mexico's resistance to aligning itself with foreign powers. This thought-provoking print offers insight into historical events while showcasing Kirby's talent for capturing complex ideas through satire and caricatured imagery.
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