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May
29
2021
Cartoons like this one from John Darkow hit the mark on Memorial Day themes, showing a uniformed man kneeling in grass under a tree, touching a stone marked 'FALLEN' with a cross and an American flag attached. The inscription quotes Harry S. Truman on the unrepayable debt to heroic men and valiant women in service, capturing sacrifice, duty, honoring, remembrance, and mourning. It's a straightforward nod to those in the military who gave everything, without any bells or whistles—just the quiet reality of loss. Tags like trnd fit because these images circulate widely around holidays, reminding folks of the cost behind the barbecues. In the syndication game, pieces evoking pure patriotism without controversy spread easily, blending respect with a touch of solemn humor in the exaggerated features.
Aug
30
2010
On August 30 2010 Angel Boligan depicts an immigrant figure whose clothing merges the Mexican and American flags. The upper body carries a bundle on a stick under a wide hat while the lower body shows the Mexican flag and sandals. The image responds to ongoing debates over Arizona border enforcement and migration flows from Mexico.
