Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: The expansion of our military boundaries : its strength and dangers

Barcode: 59090

Image Number: 59090.0001

Publishing Location: Chicago

Alternative Title: Its strength and dangers

Brief Description: Text below map: "Map of the world, showing how lands upon it are parceled out among various nations, and extent of United States's expansion as a military power. It illustrates address prepared for delivery over W-G-N by Col. Robert R. McCormick last evening and printed in today's editorial page". The map depicts the expansion during the Cold War era which led to a geopolitical conflict with the Soviet Union. A legend in the lower right identifies the nations with overseas territorial possessions. On verso: pages 12 and 9 of the May 11, 1952 edition of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, featuring news and entertainment articles.

Publisher: Chicago Sunday Tribune,

Date/Date Range Published: May 11th, 1952

Language: English

Region Depicted: World

Map Type: Military mapsPolitical maps

Dimensions: Map: 31.5 x 51 cm on page: 38 x 54 cm

Material Type: Newsprint

Historical Context: The Cold War was a geopolitical conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union beginning in 1947 and ending in 1991 with the downfall of the USSR. 

LC Call Number: G3201.F35 1952 C4

OCLC: 1520417981

Subjects: ColonizationImperialismMilitary campaignsTheater / Film

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/59090.0001