Life — October 17, 1918 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "The Spirit of 1918" This cartoon depicts three military figures—appearing to represent Allied soldiers—carrying a woman on their shoulders. The woman, dressed in classical allegorical style with a feathered headdress, likely represents "Liberty" or "Victory" personified. The title "The Spirit of 1918" references World War I, which was ongoing when this *Life* magazine issue was published. The image celebrates the Allied cause and military unity during the conflict. Below, text announces an upcoming "Allies' Number of Life"—a special patriotic issue serving as a "pictorial tribute to the great cause" of the war effort. This appears designed to boost American support for the war and Allied nations through inspirational imagery and messaging.