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America's Black and White Book: One Hundred Pictured Reasons Why We Are At War

Chapter 102: This is their emblem.
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About This Book

This collection presents one hundred black-and-white political cartoons accompanied by an introductory essay that set out the artist's case for national involvement in the European war. The images employ satire, allegory, and captioned scenes to portray hostile naval warfare, civilian suffering and cultural destruction, alleged espionage and diplomatic maneuvers, propaganda campaigns, and calls for mobilization and humanitarian aid. Many cartoons contrast perceived aggressions with patriotic responses, urging preparedness, recruitment, and moral action. The sequence combines single-panel caricature and visual argument to illustrate grievances, rally public sentiment, and explain the reasons offered for entering the conflict.

Hold Fast, Everybody!

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This is their emblem.

The United States Marine Corps, true to its traditions, was in the forefront of Uncle Sam's entry into the arena of the World's War.

This is their emblem.

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To France!

When France presented the United States with the great Statue of Liberty, which stands at our gates, she little thought how powerful that symbol of her friendship would some day prove.

By its shining light we now march to her aid.

Transcriber's Note

This table lists changes made by the transcriber.
Cartoon NumberAs PrintedAs Corrected
49FeburaryFebruary
79devasteddevastated