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CARTOON: POWERS TRADE. Better relations through trade
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CARTOON: POWERS TRADE. Better relations through trade
CARTOON: POWERS TRADE.
Better relations through trade. Cartoon comment on the exchange of Francis Gary Powers for Rudolf Abel by the Soviet Union and United States. Cartoon by Edmund Valtman, 14 February 1962
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Media ID 13644562
1962 Abel Bridge Edmund Exchange February Fisher Francis Hartford Times Political Powers Prisoner Rudolf Soviet Union Trade United States Valtman Gary
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The caption for the print of "CARTOON: POWERS TRADE. Better relations through trade" could be: "This thought-provoking cartoon, created by Edmund Valtman on February 14th, 1962, captures a significant moment in history - the exchange of Francis Gary Powers for Rudolf Abel between the Soviet Union and United States. The cartoon serves as a commentary on how trade can foster better relations between nations. Depicted in the cartoon are two men standing on either side of Glienicke Bridge, symbolizing the divide between East and West during the Cold War era. On one end stands an American prisoner, Francis Gary Powers, representing tensions between the United States and Soviet Union due to his involvement in espionage activities. On the other end is Rudolf Abel, a Soviet spy captured by American authorities. The bridge acts as a metaphorical pathway towards improved relations through trade. It suggests that by engaging in diplomatic negotiations and exchanging prisoners like commodities, both nations can find common ground and work towards peace. This powerful image reminds us that even amidst political differences and conflicts, there is always room for dialogue and understanding. It highlights how trade can serve as a catalyst for building bridges instead of walls. "
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