Cartoons

This 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.