Cartoon by Leger on the US reaction to the slow progress of European unification (5 January 1950)

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‘Hoffman's warning: the stream of dollars from ERP aid is set to dry up.' On 3 January 1950, German cartoonist Peter Leger illustrates the warning of Paul Hoffman, Administrator of the Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA) — the organisation responsible for distributing the funds provided under the Marshall Plan — who, given the slow progress of European unification, is threatening the countries of Western Europe with a reduction in US aid.

Source and copyright

Source: Hannoversche Presse. Herausgeber Korspeter, Wilhelm. 03.01.1950, Nr. 2; 5. Jg. Hannover: Hannoversche Presse.

Copyright: (c) Peter Leger (Karikaturist), Stiftung Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Bonn

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Cartoon by Leger on the US reaction to the slow progress of European unification (5 January 1950)