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"Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!!?"
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Coverage | United States |
| Description | Cartoon shows an American soldier firing a machine gun gazing in alarm at hands holding giant shears (labeled "Wage Boosts-Price Boosts == More Inflation" and "Unwise Cuts in Defense Budget") which are about to cut the ammunition belt in half. The caption is the title of the popular World War II song by Frank Loesser. In 1952, the Truman Administration instituted a stretch-out in the defense expansion program. Wages and prices went up slightly. The cartoon reflects the continued fear of inflation and the concern of those who felt that defense cuts would undermine American strength during the Korean War. |
| File Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Language | English |
| Part of Series | Cartoon Drawings |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Scissors & shears--1950-1960. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Ammunition--1950-1960. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Korean War, 1950-1953--Economic & industrial aspects--United States. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Korean War, 1950-1953--Equipment & supplies--United States. |
| Content Type | Image |
| Resource Type | Photograph |
