Life — August 7, 1919 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cover depicts a man being forcibly removed, labeled "DEPORTED." The illustration likely references the Red Scare deportations of 1919-1920, when the U.S. government aggressively expelled foreign-born radicals, anarchists, and suspected communists. Following the Bolshevik Revolution and labor unrest, thousands faced removal. The sketch shows a bearded man—possibly representing a generic radical or anarchist figure—being physically ejected. The style suggests satirical commentary on these mass deportations, either criticizing the government's heavy-handed approach or mocking the perceived threat of foreign radicals. Without additional text identifying the specific individual, we cannot determine if this depicts a particular deportation case or serves as general social commentary on the period's anti-radical fervor.