Judge, 1919-10-11 · page 22 of 36
Judge — October 11, 1919 — page 22: what you’re looking at
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This page presents five political cartoons satirizing the proposed League of Nations, likely from around 1919-1920 when the League was being debated. The cartoons express American skepticism: **"The Eye Has Already Been Dotted"** suggests the US role is predetermined—we'll have one vote while Britain gets multiple votes, an unequal arrangement. **"All Friends Now"** depicts diplomats suddenly cordial, implying their cooperation is superficial and temporary. **"Make Room"** and **"Where We Get Off"** appear to warn about overcrowding and America being sidelined or marginalized in the organization. The central question mark labeled "League of Nations" emphasizes uncertainty about the organization's purpose and effectiveness. A quote from Field-Marshal Haig pessimistically notes that war's underlying causes remain unaddressed. Overall, these cartoons express American isolationist concerns about joining an international body that either disadvantages the US or fails to prevent future conflicts.
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Five Views of That lil’ ole League o Nations =_-_-——_ In the Leacue OF NATIONS as Now proposed, United States} hy Tu Eve Has Atreapy Brex Dorren. Free Press, Detroit, Mick. Make Room. San Francisco Chronicle. Tue Great Atenicax Qvestiox AxD “Assn. (Cleve sland). fei XR “"The passions from which war springs are not yet caged in the heart of man. The seeds of future conflict are to be found in every quarter of the globe, only awaiting the right conditions to burst once more into activity.” — Field-Mar- shal Haig—Sydney Bulletin M; "LEAGUE OF NATIONS] [ —s Wuexe We Gert Orr. Bee, Omaha, Nebr.