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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 -
1964
A man who represents public opinion in Spain is bound and guarded by a distracted Civil Guard. A small child holds a blanket that has 1964 written on it. The child tiptoes toward the bound man with a pair of scissors in his hand, ready to set the man free.Tags Anti-fascist Cultures -- United States; Antifascist Movements --Resistencia antifascista; Caricatura Editorial; Caricatura editorial -- Estados Unidos -- siglo XX; Culturas Antifascistas -- Estados Unidos; Editorial Cartoons -- United States -- 20th century; España Libre (New York, 1939-1977); Fascism -- Spain -- 1939-1975; Fascismo -- España -- 1939-1975; Military surveillance -- Spain; Opinión pública -- España; Public opinion -- Spain; Sociedades Hispanas Confederadas de los Estados Unidos de Norte América (SHC)--United States; Vigilancia Militar -- España -
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. -
Alemania. Germany
Old and smiling Francisco Franco says goodbye to a Spaniard emigrating to Germany. In doing so, the medals on his jacket fall to the floor, symbolizing his disgrace as a statesman. Franco thinks "More Foreign currency." Franco holds a thin, poor, and sad woman by the hand. Spain is written on her dress. She thinks "Less workforce." -
Apretón de manos. Handshake.
The name of the two Spanish labor unions, UGT and CNT, are written on the sleeves of two shaking hands, which are also strangling Francisco Franco. -
Asturias
Francisco Franco walks on a tightrope and he is about to fall. The rope is branded "Asturias." -
Cambio de Ministros. Change of Secretaries.
Franco is behind a puppet theatre and has discarded several puppets that represent Ministers. He is thinking about which new puppets to use for his show. He is wearing a military uniform and a swastika. The caption says "Change of Secretaries."