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I want a flag for the bank holiday. Cartoon, 1933, by Otto Soglow on the bank holiday declared by the newly inaugurated President Franklin D. Roosevelt
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I want a flag for the bank holiday. Cartoon, 1933, by Otto Soglow on the bank holiday declared by the newly inaugurated President Franklin D. Roosevelt
BANK HOLIDAY CARTOON, 1933.
I want a flag for the bank holiday. Cartoon, 1933, by Otto Soglow on the bank holiday declared by the newly inaugurated President Franklin D. Roosevelt
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1933 Bank Panic Banker Banking Crisis Delano Embargo Finance Flag Franklin Gold Gold Panic Great Depression Holiday Old Glory Otto Political Acts Shopping Vendor
I want a flag for the bank holiday
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is a captivating cartoon print by Otto Soglow, created in 1933 during the Great Depression. This artwork captures the essence of the bank holiday declared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt shortly after his inauguration. The image portrays a bustling street scene with men and women engaged in shopping and interacting with vendors. In this thought-provoking piece, Soglow cleverly depicts an anxious banker standing next to a vendor selling flags. The banker's desire for a flag symbolizes hope and patriotism amidst economic turmoil. It reflects the nation's longing for stability and recovery during one of its darkest periods. The cartoon also alludes to political acts such as the gold embargo and banking reforms implemented by FDR to address the ongoing crisis. These measures aimed to restore faith in America's financial system while protecting against bank panics. Soglow's artistic style beautifully captures both humor and social commentary, making this print an intriguing historical artifact from that era. "I want a flag for the bank holiday" serves as a reminder of how art can reflect societal sentiments during challenging times. This particular print is part of The Granger Collection, New York, which specializes in preserving historical images like this one. It offers viewers an opportunity to delve into America's past through visual storytelling without commercial intentions or associations with any specific company or product.
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