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The Tax Burden created by President Roosevelts New Deal sinks Business, with the Taxpayer helpless at the helm. Cartoon satirizing the New Deal, by Herbert Johnson, 1935
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The Tax Burden created by President Roosevelts New Deal sinks Business, with the Taxpayer helpless at the helm. Cartoon satirizing the New Deal, by Herbert Johnson, 1935
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1935.
The Tax Burden created by President Roosevelts New Deal sinks Business, with the Taxpayer helpless at the helm. Cartoon satirizing the New Deal, by Herbert Johnson, 1935
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1935 Commerce Delano Depression Franklin Great Depression Herbert Johnson New Deal Political Acts Row Boat Satire Sinking
EDITORS COMMENTS
This satirical cartoon, created by Herbert Johnson in 1935, brilliantly captures the sentiment surrounding President Roosevelt's New Deal during the Great Depression. The image depicts a rowboat labeled "Business" sinking under the weight of a massive tax burden imposed by the government. Helplessly at the helm is a taxpayer, symbolizing ordinary Americans who felt overwhelmed and powerless in the face of these new policies. Johnson's illustration serves as a scathing critique of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's political acts, suggesting that his New Deal was causing more harm than good to American commerce. The artist cleverly uses humor to convey this message, employing irony and exaggeration to highlight the perceived negative consequences of increased taxation on businesses. The imagery also reflects the economic struggles faced by America during this time period. With its maritime theme and depiction of sinking ships, it evokes feelings of despair and uncertainty that were prevalent throughout society. Overall, this cartoon encapsulates both public sentiment towards FDR's New Deal and provides insight into how some viewed its impact on business and taxpayers alike. It stands as a powerful reminder of an era marked by economic hardship and political controversy while showcasing Herbert Johnson's talent for using satire to make poignant social commentary.
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