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CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964. Stick em up! Cartoon comment on the difficulties
CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964.
" Stick em up!" Cartoon comment on the difficulties posed by Viet Cong guerrilla warfare to the American military, embodied by President Lyndon Johnson and his atomic arsenal, during the Vietnam War. Cartoon by Edmund Valtman, 9 June 1964
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Media ID 13637999
1964 Atomic Bomb Edmund Hartford Times Johnson June Lyndon Nuclear Valtman Viet Cong Vietnam Vietnam War Weapon Guerrilla
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of vintage poster prints, featuring the iconic "CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964" by The Granger Collection from Granger Art on Demand. This captivating cartoon, titled "Stick em up!", offers a witty commentary on the challenges faced by the American military during the early years of the Vietnam War. The cartoonist brilliantly captures the essence of the Viet Cong guerrilla warfare and its impact on the troops. Add this historic and thought-provoking piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office. Order now and relive the past with our high-quality poster prints.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The caption for the print of "CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964. Stick em up!" could be: "This thought-provoking cartoon from 1964 by Edmund Valtman captures the complexities and challenges faced by the American military during the Vietnam War. Depicting President Lyndon Johnson as a cowboy holding an atomic bomb, it symbolizes the struggle against Viet Cong guerrilla warfare. The cartoon highlights how traditional military strategies were ineffective against an elusive enemy that blended in with local communities and utilized hit-and-run tactics. The phrase 'Stick em up!' serves as a metaphor for the frustration felt by American forces who struggled to combat this unconventional form of warfare. President Johnson's inclusion in this image represents his role as commander-in-chief and his responsibility for overseeing America's involvement in Vietnam. The atomic bomb he holds signifies the immense power at his disposal, yet it also underscores how such weapons were ill-suited for fighting guerrilla fighters hidden within dense jungles and villages. Valtman's artwork offers a critical commentary on both sides of this conflict - questioning not only America's approach but also highlighting the resilience and resourcefulness of Viet Cong fighters. This powerful visual representation encapsulates one aspect of the difficulties faced during this tumultuous period in history. "
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