What does this cartoon imply?

 

 

1-Who is the man in this cartoon?
2-What does the word amnesty mean?
3-What's a halo?
4-Written on the the halo being offered to this man it says, "Amnesty for war protestors." The man replies to the offered halo by saying, "Its' not my size."
(Chicago Sun Tribune, 1973)

What do you think this cartoon meant in 1973? Based upon what you have learned in this unit about the Vietnam War, discuss this cartoon with fellow students, neighbors, or your parents. You will be asked to explain what it means on the mid-term test.



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