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It Seems There Wasn t Any Depression at All! : D. R. Fitzpatricks cartoon comment on ex-President Hoovers speech at St Louis in December 1935 in which he indicated strongly that the Depression was practically a figment of the imagination
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It Seems There Wasn t Any Depression at All! : D. R. Fitzpatricks cartoon comment on ex-President Hoovers speech at St Louis in December 1935 in which he indicated strongly that the Depression was practically a figment of the imagination
CARTOON: DEPRESSION, 1935.
It Seems There Wasn t Any Depression at All! : D.R. Fitzpatricks cartoon comment on ex-President Hoovers speech at St Louis in December 1935 in which he indicated strongly that the Depression was practically a figment of the imagination
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Media ID 7781355
1935 Clark Commerce Daniel Finance Fitzpatrick Herbert Hoover Political Acts Poverty Republican Robert Hooverville
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The caption for the print "It Seems There Wasn't Any Depression at All!" would highlight the satirical nature of D. R. Fitzpatrick's cartoon comment on ex-President Hoover's speech in December 1935. The cartoonist cleverly depicts the disconnect between Hoover's words and the reality experienced by many Americans during the Great Depression. In this thought-provoking image, Fitzpatrick captures the essence of Hoover's controversial statement that implied the Depression was merely a product of people's imagination. The cartoon portrays two men, representing everyday Americans, standing amidst a desolate landscape reminiscent of a Hooverville – makeshift communities named after Herbert Hoover himself where impoverished citizens resided due to economic hardships. With an ironic twist, one man points towards their bleak surroundings while sarcastically remarking that there doesn't seem to be any depression at all. This biting commentary exposes both political acts and early commerce as contributing factors to America's financial crisis. Fitzpatrick skillfully utilizes his artistic talent to convey a powerful message about poverty and its impact on society. By juxtaposing Hoover's optimistic rhetoric with stark visual imagery, he challenges viewers' perceptions and invites them to question whether leaders truly understand or empathize with their struggles. This print serves as a reminder of how art can serve as social commentary, shedding light on historical events and prompting discussions about important issues such as finance, poverty, and political leadership in America during this tumultuous period.
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