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May
23
2020
John Darkow's cartoon captures a soldier kneeling before a tombstone labeled 'Fallen,' adorned with a small American flag, uttering 'No Social Distancing Required Here!' against a grassy backdrop. Dated Memorial Day 2020, it ties themes of military sacrifice, decoration day, and the coronavirus pandemic. The image underscores how COVID-19's social distancing and separation rules contrast with the eternal closeness of honoring the fallen in military tradition. With tags including fallen, flag, and social distancing, the artwork offers a dry commentary on pandemic life intersecting with national remembrance, reminding viewers of ongoing sacrifices amid global health crises.
May
22
2020
Adam Zyglis draws a stark comparison in this Memorial Day cartoon, placing the black wall of the Vietnam memorial with 58,220 US dead next to Korean War statues listing 33,686 casualties, all under a 'Memorials...' sign. Below sits a vast cemetery skyline marked 'Trump: 36,000+ Preventable COVID-19 Dead,' with birds flying over tombstones etched 'RIP.' The piece ties memorials, Memorial Day, Vietnam, Korea, war, covid, Trump, coronavirus, and dead into a commentary on loss scales. Simple lines and soft colors keep the focus on the numbers and the implied equivalence.
May
22
2020
Jeff Koterba's cartoon captures a poignant Memorial Day moment amid the Covid pandemic, where a family wearing masks stands at a gravesite adorned with an American flag. The elderly woman holds flowers and speaks of finding courage from those who showed it before, tying inspirational themes to coronavirus challenges. Tags like courage, American flag, and inspirational highlight the patriotic resolve in facing tough times. The serene cemetery setting with trees and sky underscores hope and remembrance, blending Memorial Day traditions with 2020's realities of masks and social caution. This piece resonates with themes of endurance, making it a timely nod to historical bravery guiding current struggles.
May
20
2020
Milt Priggee's cartoon shows two soldiers as angels on a cloud, one exclaiming disbelief that they sacrificed their lives so a draft dodger could trash America, with 'Happy Memorial Day' floating nearby. Tags like Trump, trumpism, soldiers, sacrifice, war, holiday frame this pointed satire. The image captures the irony of honoring fallen heroes while critiquing leadership that avoided service. Priggee's style delivers dry humor through the soldiers' frustrated expressions and heavenly setting. Published in 2020, it ties into ongoing debates about patriotism and military respect. The composition keeps it simple, focusing on the text and figures for maximum impact.
May
9
2020
May
4
2020
Dave Whamond's cartoon shows a family in masks outside a window, saying 'Happy Mother's Day' to an elderly woman inside who touches the glass. The image underscores families separated from loved ones due to social distancing and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many elderly feel lonely amid the coronavirus lockdown and shelter in place orders. The bouquet of flowers symbolizes attempts to connect despite stay at home rules and social isolation. This piece reflects the emotional challenges of the 2020 pandemic, with COVID-19 guidance limiting interactions between children and grandparents. Whamond captures the bittersweet nature of holidays under quarantine.
