Judge, 1919-06-07 · page 21 of 36
Judge — June 7, 1919 — page 21: what you’re looking at
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This page contains four satirical cartoons addressing post-WWI politics: **"Washington's New-Found Brother"** mocks President Wilson's embarrassment when Japan cited the Declaration of Independence's equality principle to claim racial equality in the League of Nations—suggesting Wilson wanted to avoid this "race question." **"The Summons"** (top right) depicts Justice summoning Kaiser Wilhelm to account, referencing post-war war crimes tribunals. **"In Days to Come"** shows a woman amid ruins, quoting Allied soldiers' promises to return home, satirizing the gap between wartime rhetoric and peacetime reality. **"Can We Make Him Drink?"** (bottom right, partially visible) appears to reference Prohibition debates, with dialogue suggesting modernization conflicts between Dutch and German figures. The cartoons collectively critique Wilson's diplomatic compromises, unfulfilled soldier promises, and emerging domestic policy conflicts during the uncertain post-war transition.
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