Karl Kae Knecht Cartoon

Description:	Public helps in the war effort. In the top left, Uncle Sam holds up a sign saying that all men of certain ages have to register. Public salutes Uncle Sam and says O.K.. In the top center, he stands at a bank-tellers window under a sign promoting war bonds and stamps. In the top right, he tells a man sitting at a desk labeled Local Defense Council to put him down for anything the man wants him to do. In the center left, he reads a poster with instructions on what to do during an air raid. In the center, he tells his secretary that he is going to the Red Cross. In the center right, he stands near a car and reads a sign about rubber rationing. In the bottom left, he puts his fingers in his ears so that he cant hear rumors. In the bottom center, Uncle Sam tells him that it will be a while before there is much rationing, and he replies that well be ready. In the bottom right, he sits in an armchair with a small child sitting on each of the chairs arms while he tells them a Christmas story. Uncle Sam (Symbolic Character) Image Access WideTEK 25 O.K. All males 18 to 64 inc. to register 21 to 44 inc. subject to active service Win The War Also give U.S. Defense Savings Bonds and Savings at stores - banks - post offices Just put me down for anything you want me to do Local Council for Defense What to do in case of Air Raids I wont be gone long - Were going to get the Red Cross drive goin Save Rubber No tires sold now Beginning Jan. 4 - tires by rations cards only Rumors 5th Columnist Itll be sometime before we have much rationing Ok well be ready And father on stage tonight And so Santa Claus - Old St Nick
Origin:	2013
Created By:	Karl Kae Knecht
Source:	http://digital.evpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/karlknecht/id/35
Collection:	Karl K. Knecht Collection
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Subjects:	Politics WWII Home Front Economy National Affairs Evansville (Ind.) -- History -- Caricatures and cartoons United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century -- Caricatures and cartoons Caricatures and cartoons -- United States American Red Cross Rationing

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