Dr. Seuss Went To War

Mandeville Special Collections Library presents Dr. Seuss Went to War: A Catalog Of Political Cartoons drawn by Theodor Geisel, Dr. Seuss himself, from 1941-1943. They are definitely a reflection of the times, ranging from the almost racist depictions of Japanese and Germans to patriotic war bond cartoons, and much more. I think the most interesting thing is that some characters look distinctly familiar, appearing in slightly different incarnations in his later children’s books.

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