Life — May 2, 1918 — page 10: what you’re looking at

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# Political Cartoon Analysis: "The Correction" This cartoon critiques a *Life* magazine article by Meredith Nicholson about National Guard versus National Army training. The image shows "Patriotism" (a classical female figure) striking a striker labeled "Strike for Higher Pay" with a rod, while saying "that's SOMETHING to strike for." The satire targets labor unrest during military mobilization: the cartoon suggests that striking for higher wages during wartime is unpatriotic, positioning patriotic duty as opposed to workers' economic demands. The classical "Patriotism" figure represents idealized national values being weaponized against labor organizing. The accompanying letter defends National Guard training quality against claims of inferiority, suggesting contemporary debate over military preparedness and unit effectiveness during America's World War I involvement.