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The Cartoon History of the United States #[nn]
"Prologue: Who Found It?" from The Cartoon History of the United States #nn (1991) offers a sharp, sweeping overview of America’s mid-20th century, drawn with wit and clarity by Larry Gonick. From the depths of the Great Depression to the upheaval of World War II, the story captures a nation in flux—where bold new policies meet fierce labor debates, wartime industry rises, and profound social changes unfold alongside troubling injustices. The full artistic vision, from pencils to inks, is a unified effort by Gonick on both interior and cover.
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The Great Depression bankrupts both great and small, forcing millions out of work. With Hoover not coping, the people elect Franklin Roosevelt, who tries a multitude of energetic programs. Labor unions disagree over approaches (and over admitting non-whites), but force the auto industry to the bargaining table. Germany and Japan wage aggressive war, finally attacking the United States as well. Industry booms with war work. Blacks and women find new opportunities, but 100,000 Japanese Americans are imprisoned without just cause.
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