No drink in the Navy, says Daniels
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No drink in the Navy, says Daniels
No drink in the Navy, says Daniels. Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with a battleship at center surrounded by an Auxiliary Fleet that serves alcoholic beverages to sailors; includes an outer ring of scenes about alcohol and the sea, one showing the Secretary of the Navy, Josephus Daniels, christening a ship without champagne. Date 1914 May 9. No drink in the Navy, says Daniels. Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with a battleship at center surrounded by an Auxiliary Fleet that serves alcoholic beverages to sailors; includes an outer ring of scenes about alcohol and the sea, one showing the Secretary of the Navy, Josephus Daniels, christening a ship without champagne. Date 1914 May 9
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No Drink in the Navy, Says Daniels
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- A Humorous Take on Prohibition in the Early 20th Century Navy This vignette cartoon, published in Puck magazine on May 9, 1914, humorously illustrates the implementation of the "No Drink in the Navy" policy under Secretary of the Navy, Josephus Daniels. The central image features a battleship anchored in the middle of a harbor, surrounded by an auxiliary fleet of ships serving alcoholic beverages to sailors. The contrast between the dry Navy and the surrounding fleet is a testament to Daniels' strict stance on prohibition in the military. The outer ring of the cartoon showcases various scenes that highlight the relationship between alcohol and the sea. One scene depicts a sailor on a raft, reaching out for a bottle of rum, only to be pulled back by a mermaid. Another scene shows a group of sailors gathered around a barrel, sharing a drink, while a nearby officer looks on disapprovingly. The most notable scene in the cartoon is that of Daniels christening a new ship without the traditional smashing of a champagne bottle against the bow. Instead, he uses a wooden mallet to tap a small metal plate, symbolizing the Navy's commitment to sobriety. The cartoon's caption, "No Drink in the Navy, Says Daniels," emphasizes the Secretary's unwavering dedication to enforcing this new policy. This humorous illustration offers a glimpse into the cultural shift taking place in the early 20th century Navy, as it adapted to the new prohibition era. The cartoon's enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the tension between tradition and modernity, as well as the human desire for indulgence in the face of strict discipline.
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