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Life — February 22, 1917 — page 7: what you’re looking at

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# Political Analysis: "All Back of the President" This page from *Life* magazine's section titled "The Wrong Number" supports President Wilson's conduct toward Germany, likely during World War I. The editorial argues Americans should unite behind Wilson's decisions, asserting his response to German aggression reflects the will of the American people, not personal preference. The two decorative figures flanking "Life" at the top appear to be satirical characters—possibly representing different political perspectives or social types of the era. The photograph captioned "Loyalty" below shows silhouetted figures in a forest, likely symbolizing unified American support or solidarity during wartime. The satire's point: questioning those who might oppose Wilson's war policies by emphasizing national unity as patriotic duty.