The Vietnam Anti-war Movement

Political Cartoons

 

Political cartoons played a pivotal role in the Vietnam Anti-war Movement. Anti-war advocates often used political cartoons to channel an idea regarding the war. They were used throughout the time period and addressed many different issues. Often times these cartoons were satirical of the government, the anti-war movement, or other things. These cartoons could be commonly seen in newspapers, displayed to thousands of American citizens. Three of these cartoons are detailed in these pages.