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WW1 - 1914-1918
" Looks of War photographers "
" Regards de photographes de Guerre"
9000 photos
438 pages
POSTERS - PRESS
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USA
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War atrocities
Illustration shows a vignette cartoon struggling to find humor in war with
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a "Metropolitan Opera Star"
greeted with applause by the enemy;
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a woman fretting over the escalating cost of perfume;
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a young student finds it senseless to study "geography -
It's going to be changed anyhow!";
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a German man asking a French man
"vat vould be a good Cherman name for Paris?";
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and two men suspecting a dachshund of "German spying!"
Mayer, Henry, 1868-1954, artist
New York : Published by Puck Publishing Corporation, 295-309 Lafayette Street, 1914 October 17.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C
Assorted cargo for the return trip
Diplomat, possibly Johann von Bernstorff, seated on ship cargo at pier labeled: "Embassy pets, Count von Bernstorff, Berlin, Germany, via U submersible freight" and "Von Egels safe."
"Plot to sink the Lusitania,"
"Munitions plot,"
and "Welland Canal plot" on snakes;
"Hyphen" on dachsund.
Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931, artist
1916
Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
For ways that are dark
Masked man with suitcase, "Dynamite, von Papen," accepting money from German diplomat
(Johann von Bernstorff)
approaching "White House" with paper reading:
"The imperial government reiterates its belief in those humane practices
for which it has been so justly noted,
thus forever burying the Lusitania in a sea of ink
[signed] von Bernstorff."
Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931, artist
1916
Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
Decoration day in Washington
"Lusitania, slain by pirates, May 7, 1915"
on gravestone in foreground and "May she rest in peace,
compliments of the Kaiser [signed] von Bernstorff" on ribbon.
"Here lies Arabic, murdered, Aug. 19, 1915 from von Tirpitz"
on grave at center background.
Donkey peering out from behind gravestone
while von Bernstorff lays flowers on grave.
Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931, artist
1916
Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
Perhaps the parrot did it
"U.S. consul to Aden" on dead man covered in American flag.
Variant title on verso: The parrot must be called to account.
Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931, artist
1916
Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
Studying it carefully
Uncle Sam looks over the shoulder of President Wilson who is seated at a desk reading a long scroll labelled "Germany's Reply."
Clubb, John Scott, 1875-1934, artist
1916 May 6
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On April 20, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson sent a letter to the German government regarding the recent attacks
by German submarines on unarmed passenger ships.
The recent torpedo attack against the liner "Sussex" prompted Wilson to threaten to sever diplomatic relations with Germany.
On May 5, 1916, Germany responded to Wilson's letter,
promising to modify submarine warfare but only on the condition
that Great Britain discontinue the blockade of ships carrying food to Germany.
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Clubb's cartoon was published the day following Germany's response.
The cartoon does not overtly praise Wilson,
but it does portray the President as a strong, thoughtful man,
thoroughly in charge.
Caroline and Erwin Swann collection of caricature & cartoon (Library of Congress)
Dressing for the part
Elihu Root stands before a mirror, dressed as Roosevelt,
wearing "Rough Rider" garb, including a hat that was marked "T. Roosevelt"
but has been altered to read, "E. Root."
Before him, on a dresser, rests a gun, a Roosevelt face mask, and "War Paint."
On the floor beside him are a sword, a huge pen, and an unmarked document.
On a bed to the right is his "State Convention Speech."
In his pocket he holds a document labeled, "War At Any Cost."
Clubb, John Scott, 1875-1934, artist
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On February 15, 1916, former U.S. Senator Elihu Root (1845-1937),
delivered the keynote address to the New York Republican State convention
in New York City.
In his speech he sharply criticized President Wilson's policy of neutrality
in World War I and added that Wilson was all threats and no action in regard
to Germany's sinking of the Lusitania.
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A Rochester Herald editorial of February 17, compared Root's manner, methods, and motives with those of former President Roosevelt,
an outspoken critic of Wilson's policies.
It also criticized Root for sounding like a war monger instead of the man
who in 1912,
was honored with a Nobel Peace prize for his work toward world peace.
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Published in: The Rochester Herald, February 18, 1916.
Caroline and Erwin Swann collection of caricature & cartoon (Library of Congress)
Something to remember after the war
German soldier or seaman with knife confronting Red Cross nurse
and wounded man on "Hospital ship."
Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931, artist
1917
Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
The fading dream, or the rude awakening
Cartoon shows a skeletal hand (labeled "Sentence of Death")
on the shoulder of Sir Roger Casement who holds a document labeled
"Rebellion Plans" and dreams of "Irish Independence."
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In 1916, the British hanged Casement
(who had tried to enlist the help of the Germans in gaining Irish independence)
as a traitor.
Pease, Lute, 1869-1963, artist
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C