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!Cría Cuervos!...
A short Franco kicks a tall Uncle Sam in the knee, which causes Uncle Sam cold sweats. The medals of honor from Franco’s army uniform fall to the floor with the force of the kick. -
¡Lo que encierran los libros!
What’s in the books!Aurelio Pego's chronicle on students' strikes in Barcelona. -
"Tonight It's Christmas Eve"
Image of published Chronicle and its translation into English; -
1 de mayo. May 1st.
Two panels contrast people celebrating labor day during the Second Spanish Republic with demonstrations for for civil rights during Francisco Franco Dictatorship.Tags Antifascism -- United States; Caricatura Editorial; Caricatura editorial -- Estados Unidos -- siglo XX; Demonstrations -- Spain; Editorial Cartoons -- United States -- 20th century; Labor Day; Manifestaciones -- España; Periodicals -- United States; Political repression; Primero de Mayo; Repression política; Sociedades Hispanas Confederadas de los Estados Unidos de Norte América (SHC) -- United States -
14 de abril y Franco. April, 14th and Franco
The date that commemorates the Second Republic, April 14, has been painted on a street wall. Francisco Franco is alarmed at the growing assertiveness of the antifascist resistance. -
14 de abril. April, 14th.
A student is holding a torch and a sign that announces students' support to the Republic and asks for freedom of association.Tags Alianza Sindical Obrera; Antifascism -- United States; Caricatura editorial -- Estados Unidos -- siglo XX; Demonstrations -- Spain; Editorial Cartoons -- United States -- 20th century; Libertad sindical; Manifestaciones -- España; Manifestaciones de estudiantes; Periodicals -- United States; Political repression; Repression política; Second Spanish Republic; Segunda República española; Student demonstrations -
25 años. 25 Years
The focal point of the cartoon is the number twenty-five. Franco is sitting on the number that signifies the longevity of his rule. His posture is one of satisfaction and triumph. Nevertheless, Aragonés covers the number with banners and drawings that refer to political persecution, intolerance, calumny, lies, the rise of the black market, torture, corruption, hate, misery, bribery, hunger, murder, prison, skulls, swastikas, Civil Guards executing common people, body parts scattered in mass graves, money bags, the devil, the military police, snakes, flies, spiders, and feces.Tags Antifascism -- United States; Caricatura editorial -- Estados Unidos -- siglo XX; Editorial Cartoons -- United States—20th century; Periodicals -- United States; Political prisoners; Political repression; Prisioneros politicos; Repression política; Sociedades Hispanas Confederadas de los Estados Unidos de Norte América (SHC) -- United States -
Abajo Franco. Down with Franco.
While priests are helping workers in their protests against the Franco's dictatorship, bishops support the Francoist elite and the army. -
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