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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Attempt to Repeal the Neutrality Act
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Attempt to Repeal the Neutrality Act

Artifact ID1979.190.18
Object Type Printing Plate Mold
Date ca.1940
Medium Paper mache
DimensionsOverall H 6 5/8 in x W 5 1/4 in (16.8 cm x 13.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPaper cast of an editorial cartoon printing plate for the Lake Geneva Herald, Wisconsin, ca.1940-41. Frame 1: A man (“American Public”) says, “Now that sounds fair enough- we won’t get into war if we stick to that”. Additional text across the top: “‘With the repeal of the embargo, this government clearly and definitely will insist that all American citizens and all American ships keep away from the immediate perils of the actual zone of conflict’ - F.D.R. Sept. 21 -1939-”. Frame 2: The man is slapped in the face by a giant hand ("Attempt to Repeal the Neutrality Act"). Additional text at lower left: “14”.
Historical NoteBefore the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, many Americans were isolationist, or opposed to entering World War II, due to the amount of American casualties in World War I. In 1935, the first Neutrality Act banned arms sales to foreign nations that were in a war. The Neutrality Act of 1937 banned Americans from traveling on those nations' warships and from transporting weapons to nations at war. The Neutrality Act of 1939 allowed Americans to sell weapons as long as they were immediately paid for, thus banning loans.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by Dr. John Roche to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in March 1979.
Credit LineGift of John P. Roche
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Isolationism
Place of Publication
Lake Geneva
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