A 1961 American political cartoon published after cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space.
Title
A 1961 American political cartoon published after cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space.
Creator
The State Historical Society of Missouri via Missouri Hub
Subject
Space Race
Propoganda
Soviet Union
Yuri Gagarin
Description
On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space when he completed a 108-minute orbital flight. The Soviets used this success to their advantage, and Gagarin became a worldwide celebrity. The cartoonist reflects the American public’s concern over yet another Soviet first: humans in space.
Publisher
Digital Public Library of America
Date
1961-04-12
Type
Image
Identifier
Soviet Cartoon
Source
Primary Source Sets > Space Race
Language
English
Coverage
Space Race
Original Format
Photo
Files
Collection
Citation
The State Historical Society of Missouri via Missouri Hub, “A 1961 American political cartoon published after cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space.,” Santa Clara University Digital Exhibits, accessed November 2, 2024, https://dh.scu.edu/exhibits/items/show/4091.
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