Dr. Seuss’ Role in World War II Had a Huge Impact on His Career

This puts my Dr Zeuss book collection (mail ordered by my mom when I was quite young) into a new light! I wonder now if my mother knew that Dr Zeuss was an anti-Hitler voice…Thanks! This is a great piece you have assembled!

Todd Johnson's avatarThe History Rat

Sometimes my favorite lessons each year are the ones I don’t even have to teach. The material just does it’s own thing and I just guide the students. When we are learning about the World War II in Europe, one of the first things they learn about is neutrality and the build up to the war in 1940 and 41. The students learned about the Neutrality Acts and how most Americans wanted nothing to do with foreign affairs as early as 1935 and as late as the summer of 1941. The students also learn that there were very few who spoke up against Hitler and the Japanese onslaught. They also learn about the political cartoons of one Dr. Seuss.

Most students are stunned to find out that Dr. Seuss was a political cartoonist who came out very early against Adolf Hitler and the isolationist movement, which at that time was…

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I am a Wordpress rookie. As promised, come hell or high water, I finally got my “baby blog” going. For the time being, it is not interactive. No, it’s just a place for me to share my written words, and for others to take what they like, and leave the rest. At the start of this endeavor I am almost 66 years old. Allegedly “retired”, I never lack for inspiration in a world pulsing with options...and distractions. I’ve never understood the concept of boredom. While for some it is regarded as an unavoidable reality, I seem to teeter toward an intolerance of it. And, as a person who seeks compassion, I know that condescension besmirches my soul. We are all different, wired as we are by our respective predispositions, the environment we’re birthed into, as well as all future pit stops and destinations. This word ramble on the matter of boredom reminds me of journaling back in the seventies, e.g., when I took an Introduction to Philosophy course... Were I enrolled in said class today, all of the above pros would likely be entered into the journal. Now, as then, I would not necessarily reach any conclusions; but I’d do a spectacular job of contemplating...the contemplation!

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