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Do I Hear Firing? Cartoon by Rollin Kirby following the news of the ordering of an additional one thousand U. S. Marines to Nicaragua by President Calvin Coolidge in 1928
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Do I Hear Firing? Cartoon by Rollin Kirby following the news of the ordering of an additional one thousand U. S. Marines to Nicaragua by President Calvin Coolidge in 1928
COOLIDGE: NICARAGUA, 1928.
Do I Hear Firing? Cartoon by Rollin Kirby following the news of the ordering of an additional one thousand U.S. Marines to Nicaragua by President Calvin Coolidge in 1928
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1928 Calvin Coolidge Island Kirby Latin America Listening Nicaragua Palm Tree Political Acts Republican Rollin Roosevelt Corollary
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The print captures a thought-provoking political cartoon by Rollin Kirby, titled "Do I Hear Firing?". The cartoon was created in response to the news of President Calvin Coolidge's decision to send an additional one thousand U. S. Marines to Nicaragua in 1928. In this illustration, we see a group of American soldiers standing on an island surrounded by palm trees. They are depicted as early 20th-century men dressed in military uniforms, listening intently with their hands cupped around their ears. Their expressions convey curiosity and concern as they strain to hear any signs of firing or conflict. Kirby's cartoon reflects the tense political atmosphere surrounding America's involvement in Latin America during that time period. It alludes to the Roosevelt Corollary, which gave the United States authority over foreign affairs in Latin American countries. This powerful image serves as a reminder of America's interventionist policies and its impact on smaller nations like Nicaragua. It raises questions about the consequences and motivations behind such political acts. Overall, this print offers a glimpse into history through art, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of power dynamics between nations and reflect upon how these actions shape our world today.
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