This American cartoon is from 1946.

1. In this cartoon, the robber labelled ‘Russia’ is stealing a bag labelled ‘territorial grabs’. He is being helped by Stalin, who says: ‘It’s all right – he’s with me!’ Policeman Truman, from the 'World League Police Station' says: ‘Oh, OK!’. This American cartoon is from 1946.

2. What is the message of this cartoon?

3. In this cartoon, the robber labelled ‘Russia’ is stealing a bag labelled ‘territorial grabs’. He is being helped by Stalin, who says: ‘It’s all right – he’s with me!’ Policeman Truman, from the 'World League Police Station' says: ‘Oh, OK!’. To do this question, you need first to borrow two concepts from English: Denotation (what you see) Connotation (how it affects its audience) This American cartoon is from 1946.

4. Denotation In this cartoon, the robber labelled ‘Russia’ is stealing a bag labelled ‘territorial grabs’. He is being helped by Stalin, who says: ‘It’s all right – he’s with me!’ Policeman Truman, from the 'World League Police Station' says: ‘Oh, OK!’. A robber labelled ‘Russia’ is making ‘territorial grabs’. Connotation Theft is an anti-social act – the cartoonist is labelling Russia’s actions as anti-social/ criminal. Meaning Russia’s ‘salami tactics’ to expand its influence in eastern Europe are aggressive and criminal, and amount merely to empire-building. This American cartoon is from 1946.

5. Denotation In this cartoon, the robber labelled ‘Russia’ is stealing a bag labelled ‘territorial grabs’. He is being helped by Stalin, who says: ‘It’s all right – he’s with me!’ Policeman Truman, from the 'World League Police Station' says: ‘Oh, OK!’. Policeman Stalin is helping the thief; is smiling in a smug, self-satisfied way. Connotation Stalin is abusing his position – and a corrupt policeman is especially despicable. Meaning Stalin was one of the Big Three, who was supposed to be securing the peace of the world – instead he is taking advantage of his power in eastern Europe to increase Russia’s power. This American cartoon is from 1946.

6. Denotation In this cartoon, the robber labelled ‘Russia’ is stealing a bag labelled ‘territorial grabs’. He is being helped by Stalin, who says: ‘It’s all right – he’s with me!’ Policeman Truman, from the 'World League Police Station' says: ‘Oh, OK!’. Stalin carries a truncheon. Connotation A truncheon is a weapon of assault. He is almost ‘daring’ Truman to do something to stop him. Meaning This is a suggestion that Russia is conquering eastern Europe by force, and by threat of force. He is challenging the West. This American cartoon is from 1946.

7. Denotation In this cartoon, the robber labelled ‘Russia’ is stealing a bag labelled ‘territorial grabs’. He is being helped by Stalin, who says: ‘It’s all right – he’s with me!’ Policeman Truman, from the 'World League Police Station' says: ‘Oh, OK!’. The ‘World League Police Station’. Connotation The ‘World League Police Station’. = the fledgling United Nations. Meaning There is a fear here that the UN is going to be as weak and ineffective as the League of Nations had been. This American cartoon is from 1946.

8. Denotation In this cartoon, the robber labelled ‘Russia’ is stealing a bag labelled ‘territorial grabs’. He is being helped by Stalin, who says: ‘It’s all right – he’s with me!’ Policeman Truman, from the 'World League Police Station' says: ‘Oh, OK!’. President Truman turns up late. He is weak and dithery, and allows Stalin to continue. Connotation Weak and dithery = pusillanimous - ineffectual and uncertain. Meaning This is a huge criticism of Truman whom, the cartoonist asserts, is not fulfilling his role as world’s policeman, and is simply allowing Russia to deprive the countries of eastern Europe of their freedom. This American cartoon is from 1946.

9. In this cartoon, the robber labelled ‘Russia’ is stealing a bag labelled ‘territorial grabs’. He is being helped by Stalin, who says: ‘It’s all right – he’s with me!’ Policeman Truman, from the 'World League Police Station' says: ‘Oh, OK!’. Finally, always remember to look at: Origin (who drew it) Date (when it was published) This American cartoon is from 1946.

10. Origin In this cartoon, the robber labelled ‘Russia’ is stealing a bag labelled ‘territorial grabs’. He is being helped by Stalin, who says: ‘It’s all right – he’s with me!’ Policeman Truman, from the 'World League Police Station' says: ‘Oh, OK!’. An American cartoonist. Details Americans regarded themselves as the defenders – the ‘good policeman’ - of world democracy. Significance Although many Americans were still isolationist, there was an increasing feeling that the Soviets were ‘evil’ and that the USA needed to get involved in world affairs to stop them. This American cartoon is from 1946.

11. Date In this cartoon, the robber labelled ‘Russia’ is stealing a bag labelled ‘territorial grabs’. He is being helped by Stalin, who says: ‘It’s all right – he’s with me!’ Policeman Truman, from the 'World League Police Station' says: ‘Oh, OK!’. 1946. Details … when Soviet power in eastern Europe was growing (perhaps about the time of the Fulton speech). Significance This cartoon shows America becoming alarmed by Soviet actions, and ‘getting ready’ to announce the Truman Doctrine. This American cartoon is from 1946.