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The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote. American cartoon by Dr
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 22 July 1942

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War Monuments No. 1. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 5 January 1942
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. War Monuments No. 1. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 5 January 1942

He Never Knew What Him. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 8 December 1941
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. He Never Knew What Him. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 8 December 1941, on the fate of American isolationist attitudes in the aftermath of the Japanese

Hurry Up With The Ark. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 23 February 1942
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. Hurry Up With The Ark. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 23 February 1942, on Americas support of Great Britain and its colonies during WWII

Time to get up and face the new day! American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 24 February 1942
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. Time to get up and face the new day! American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 24 February 1942, on the importance of helping the Allied effort in World War II

End of the line, sir. From here on you walk. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 7 July 1942
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. End of the line, sir. From here on you walk. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 7 July 1942

Can t Pound It Into His Head! American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 30 September 1942
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. Can t Pound It Into His Head! American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 30 September 1942

DR. SEUSS (1904-1991). American writer and cartoonist. Sketching The Grinch from his book How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Photograph by Al Ravenna, 1957

Gassing the Troops on Our Own Front Line : American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)
LABOR CARTOON, 1942. Gassing the Troops on Our Own Front Line : American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for the New York City newspaper, PM, 26 March 1942

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Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) was not only a beloved children's book author and illustrator but also a talented political cartoonist during World War II. His cartoons were filled with wit, satire, and powerful messages that reflected the social and political climate of the time. In one of his famous cartoons titled "The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote, " Dr. Seuss highlighted the challenges faced by politicians in raising taxes without upsetting their constituents. With his signature style, he portrayed this complex issue as a tangled knot that needed to be unraveled. Another thought-provoking cartoon by Dr. Seuss criticized American isolationism during World War II. Titled "Ho hum. When he's finished pecking down that last tree he'll quite likely be tired, " it depicted an ostrich burying its head in the sand while ignoring the global conflict around them. This illustration served as a wake-up call for Americans to actively engage in supporting their allies against aggression. Dr. It also addressed racial discrimination during wartime through his cartoon "Listen, maestro. . if you want to get real harmony, use the black keys as well as the white. " Here, he advocated for equal opportunities by criticizing companies that practiced racial discrimination in employment and supported President Roosevelt's policy of denying federal contracts to such firms. In another impactful piece called "Hurry Up With The Ark, " Dr. Seuss emphasized America's support for Great Britain and its colonies during WWII when they faced immense danger from Nazi Germany. Through vivid imagery, he urged swift action from Americans to aid their allies before it was too late. Recognizing the importance of collective effort on the homefront, Dr. Seuss created a cartoon titled "Time to get up and face the new day. " It emphasized how every individual had a role to play in helping win World War II and encouraged citizens not to falter in their commitment. Dr.