The Cold War is rich with symbols that help students truly understand the conflict. This cartoon is no exception.
Published in 1947 in the wake of Soviet involvement in Greece and Turkey, Jay “Ding” Darling captures the feelings of the hopelessness ahead in resolving issues with communist Russia.
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I think political cartoons area great asset that many social studies teachers do not take advantage of the most. The “Iron Curtain” is a major point in our country’s history, obviously increasing the tension between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. Cartoons, as the one shown above, can really give the students a great idea of how serious the issue was and how much it impacted the world. Really liked the image.