Greetings Card : Cartoon, Press censorship in wartime, WW1
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Cartoon, Press censorship in wartime, WW1
Cartoon, Press censorship in wartime. A writer welcomes the white spaces in his article, saying that if there were no spaces, nobody would want to read it. Date: 1917
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exclusive range of Media Storehouse Greeting Cards, featuring the thought-provoking cartoon, "Press Censorship in Wartime" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image, dated 1917, showcases a writer delighting in the white spaces of his article, penned during World War I. A humorous yet insightful commentary on the power of the press and the importance of freedom of speech, this vintage design is an ideal choice for those with a passion for history and a witty sense of humor. Send a piece of the past to your loved ones with our Media Storehouse Greeting Cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This thought-provoking cartoon from 1917, titled "Press Censorship in Wartime," poignantly illustrates the challenges faced by the media during the First World War. The image depicts a weary writer sitting at his desk, surrounded by blank spaces in his article, welcoming them with a smile. He remarks, "I'm glad there are still a few white spaces left in my article. If there weren't, nobody would want to read it." This humorous yet insightful commentary reflects the reality of press censorship during the war, as governments and military authorities sought to control the flow of information to the public. In France, 1917, the press was subjected to numerous restrictions and bans, with the government forbidding the publication of certain information deemed detrimental to morale or strategic interests. The cartoonist cleverly uses the metaphor of white spaces to represent the censored information, highlighting the impact of these restrictions on the freedom of the press. The cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of a free and unbiased media during times of conflict. It also underscores the resilience and creativity of the press in finding ways to communicate the truth, even in the face of censorship and restriction. This powerful image from the past continues to resonate with us today, as we grapple with the complex issues of media and information in our own time.
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