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Among the collections, we have the Herb Block political cartoons, spanning the Cold War from just after WWII until the 1990s. Block’s career illustrated the power of political cartoons to influence opinions.
Description . Clifford Berryman drew this cartoon when communists and non-communists were contending for control of Greece. After World War II, it was difficult for the U.S. and U.S.S.R. to stay on a path that would lead to a peaceful, secure Europe.
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After World War II, mutual distrust between the United States and the Soviet Union led to international tension and the chilling threat of nuclear warfare in an era called the “Cold War.” Cartoonists—like other Americans—did not find solace in either Joseph Stalin’s or Nikita Khrushchev’s terms for peace in the 1950s and 1960s.
Nov 21, 2023 · Explore Cold War political cartoons and learn their roles. See examples of Cold War, communism, and Truman Doctrine political cartoons.
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Learning Objective: Students will understand the types and sources of anxiety related to American foreign policy during the period of the Cold War from 1946 — 1963 by analyzing political cartoons from the time period. Related Skills: Analyzing Texts, Images, or Videos, Historical Thinking Skills.
Mar 17, 2021 · Students analyze political cartoons from the Cold War Era to learn about five important issues and to understand the relationship of the United States to the world in this era of fundamental changes in foreign policy.
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Explore Cold War political cartoons and learn their roles. See examples of Cold War, communism, and Truman Doctrine political cartoons.
