Convoy 1958

"Convoy" is a 1958 editorial cartoon by Herbert Lawrence Block, also known as "Herblock." The cartoon satirizes the political climate surrounding the Cold War and the U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The visual imagery depicts three figures, representing the U.S., wading through a swamp filled with alligators. The figure in the back appears to be looking down at the situation with a pensive expression, while the two men in front are forcing a smaller figure, labeled "Chiang," through the dangerous waters. The cartoon's use of political satire and exaggeration aimed to spark conversation and critique the policies of the time.