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Photographic Print : CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964. Stick em up! Cartoon comment on the difficulties
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CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964. Stick em up! Cartoon comment on the difficulties
CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964.
" Stick em up!" Cartoon comment on the difficulties posed by Viet Cong guerrilla warfare to the American military, embodied by President Lyndon Johnson and his atomic arsenal, during the Vietnam War. Cartoon by Edmund Valtman, 9 June 1964
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Media ID 13637999
1964 Atomic Bomb Edmund Hartford Times Johnson June Lyndon Nuclear Valtman Viet Cong Vietnam Vietnam War Weapon Guerrilla
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage 'CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964' photographic print from The Granger Collection. This captivating image, titled 'Stick em up!' depicts a humorous take on the challenges faced by the American military during the Vietnam War. The cartoon illustrates a scene of Viet Cong guerrilla warfare with a clever and witty commentary. Add a touch of history and humor to your space with this unique and intriguing print from Media Storehouse's range of Photographic Prints. Order now and bring this piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The caption for the print of "CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964. Stick em up!" could be: "This thought-provoking cartoon from 1964 by Edmund Valtman captures the complexities and challenges faced by the American military during the Vietnam War. Depicting President Lyndon Johnson as a cowboy holding an atomic bomb, it symbolizes the struggle against Viet Cong guerrilla warfare. The cartoon highlights how traditional military strategies were ineffective against an elusive enemy that blended in with local communities and utilized hit-and-run tactics. The phrase 'Stick em up!' serves as a metaphor for the frustration felt by American forces who struggled to combat this unconventional form of warfare. President Johnson's inclusion in this image represents his role as commander-in-chief and his responsibility for overseeing America's involvement in Vietnam. The atomic bomb he holds signifies the immense power at his disposal, yet it also underscores how such weapons were ill-suited for fighting guerrilla fighters hidden within dense jungles and villages. Valtman's artwork offers a critical commentary on both sides of this conflict - questioning not only America's approach but also highlighting the resilience and resourcefulness of Viet Cong fighters. This powerful visual representation encapsulates one aspect of the difficulties faced during this tumultuous period in history. "
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