A tough proposition

This cartoon lampoons the futility of arms control efforts as a means of ending war. Mars the God of War dressed as a Roman legionnaire puts his head on a chopping block labeled "End of War" and mockingly tells Mr. World "Quit Yer Ticklin'" as Mr. World raises a pitted axe marked "Naval Disarmament." In the foreground are discarded axes marked "Plan to End War," "League of Nations Scheme to End War," "War Prevention," "Bryan's Scheme to End War," "Prevent War," "Scheme to End War By Alliances," and "Holy Alliance."

Publication date: 1927-06-29

Copyright date: 1927

Size: 18.4 x 15.8 cm

Publisher: Tribune Company

Print type: black and white

Language:

• English

Genre(s):

• Cartoons
• Political cartoons

Type(s):

• still image
• text

Copyright(s):

• These materials are either in the public domain, according to U.S. copyright law, or permission has been obtained from rights owners. The digital version and supplementary materials are available for all educational uses worldwide.

Is part of:

• The Janet A. Ginsburg Chicago Tribune Image Collection

Source(s):

• Chicago Daily Tribune (June 29, 1927), n.p.

Format(s):

• image/jpeg
• application/pdf

Creator(s):

• Orr, 1890-1967