valor
Sep
4
2020
In this pointed political cartoon, a high-ranking Army general, adorned with stars and ribbons, leans down to a young boy in a zigzag-patterned yellow shirt, pointing to his medals. The speech bubble reveals the medals were awarded by the president for being a 'loser' and a 'sucker.' Drawing from tags like Donald Trump, military, suckers, losers, casualties, wounded warriors, and The Atlantic, the image skewers reported presidential disdain for service members. The boy's surprised expression contrasts the general's smug grin, emphasizing the irony. Signed by Daryl Cagle, the cartoon captures 2020 tensions around Trump's alleged comments on the dead and memorials.
May
15
2019
Dave Granlund's cartoon captures a WWII soldier in uniform, head bowed, placing a dog tag before a rifle topped with a helmet on a dirt mound strewn with debris. The scene evokes casualty, service, and sacrifice in battle, with the American flag waving prominently in the background, its stripes blending into a smoky trail. This image honors the combat spirit of America's soldiers, their defense of freedom, and serves as a Memorial Day remembrance of those who fell. The composition highlights the solemnity of military duty, with the soldier's gear marked 'US,' grounding the tribute in historical reality. Such cartoons remind viewers of the human cost of war, blending patriotism with quiet reflection on loss.
