Description
Uncle Sam looks over the shoulder of President Wilson who is seated at a desk reading a long scroll labelled Germanys Reply. On April 20, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson sent a letter to the German government regarding the recent attacks by German submarines on unarmed passenger ships. The recent torpedo attack against the liner Sussex prompted Wilson to threaten to sever diplomatic relations with Germany. On May 5, 1916, Germany responded to Wilsons letter, promising to modify submarine warfare but only on the condition that Great Britain discontinue the blockade of ships carrying food to Germany. Clubbs cartoon was published the day following Germanys response. The cartoon does not overtly praise Wilson, but it does portray the President as a strong, thoughtful man, thoroughly in charge. Signed, lower right: Clubb 6 Inscribed in pencil below image: Standing by. editorial cartoon.
