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CartoonsThis is a collection of political cartoons published during the war. The cartoons themselves are unlike those of today's newspapers in that they slander the Axis Powers and promote the might of the Allies. The cartoons were meant to be both informative and entertaining by boosting civilian morale during the war. |
| 1941 | |
| Cultural | This is a cartoon from early in the war showing how the fight for freedom will conquer all aggressors. |
| Economic | This cartoon attempts to motivate people to buy war bonds by saying the people are hitting the enemy with their dollars. |
| Military | This cartoon shows Hitlers relentless march across Europe and his attempts to conquer Bulgaria, a Russian ally. |
| Political | This cartoon shows both Democrats and Republicans working together after the election to defend America. |
| 1942 | |
| Cultural | This cartoon satirizes the newly instated rations during the war. |
| Economic | This cartoon shows the steps taken to hold down inflation during 1942. |
| Military | This cartoon shows the steady progression of Allied troops when the tide begins to turn. |
| Political | This cartoon shows how the peacetime luxuries in America rapidly turned in to an efficient war machine. |
| 1943 | |
| Cultural | This cartoon shows the UN threat to occupy Italy if Hitler doesn't relinquish it. |
| Economic | This cartoon uses an adage to show how the economy directly affects the safety of soldiers in the war. |
| Military | This cartoon shows the last ditch efforts by Hitler and Mussolini to defend Italy against the advancing Allies. |
| Political | This cartoon shows members of the Axis powers falling to the Allies. |
| 1944 | |
| Cultural | This cartoon contains the President's message to band together around the country. |
| Economic | This cartoon shows the results of the industrial push by the United States. |
| Military | This cartoon is a cry out against the atrocities in the Bataan Death March. |
| Political | This cartoon portrays the President as unwilling to work with Congress on issues. |
| 1945 | |
| Cultural | This cartoon shows how the German people refuse to accept responsibility for their actions in the war. |
| Economic | This cartoon thanks Eisenhower for making the Midwest proud. |
| Military | This cartoon portrays a tired Hitler attempting to maintain his dominance. |
| Political | This cartoon shows the three major Allied powers starting to rebuild Europe. |