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Cartoon, The Washington Hatchet
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Cartoon, The Washington Hatchet
American design for a Japanese screen. It is announced that the Anglo-Japanese Alliance is to be terminated in favour of an understanding between the Four Great Powers that have interests in the Pacific. Cartoon showing Uncle Sam chopping down the Anglo-Japanese Alliance tree as John Bull and Japan look on. Date: 1921
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This cartoon print, designed in the American style for a Japanese screen, depicts a pivotal moment in international affairs during the interwar period. The year is 1921, and the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, a historic treaty of mutual defense and cooperation between Japan and the United Kingdom, is about to be terminated. In this illustration, Uncle Sam, personifying the United States, wields a large Washington Hatchet, symbolizing American influence and power, as he decisively chops down the Anglo-Japanese Alliance tree. Onlookers John Bull and Japan, representing the United Kingdom and Japan respectively, watch in surprise and apprehension as the alliance comes to an end. The termination of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance marked a significant shift in the balance of power in the Pacific, as the United States, with its growing naval presence, sought to assert its influence in the region. This event came in favor of an understanding between the Four Great Powers, which included the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, that aimed to maintain peace and stability in the Pacific. The cartoon serves as a visual representation of the complex geopolitical dynamics at play during this era, highlighting the role of treaties and alliances in shaping international relations. This piece of historical art is a testament to the intricacies of international affairs during the 1920s, a time of transition and change in the aftermath of World War I. The image serves as a reminder of the importance of diplomacy, alliances, and the balance of power in shaping the world we live in today.
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