Fighting War Stories 1952

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Title

Fighting War Stories 1952

Description

In this page, a subtle slight is thrown at Asians’ teeth when an American Sergeant hits a Chinese agent with a bottle telling him, “I hope you have good dentist.” When the Sergeant proceeds to attack Lily, the anti-Asian violence quickly becomes gendered, as he claims he’s going to use a series of “American punches” and proudly claims, “This is called a spankin’ Lily – American style!”

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Citation

“Fighting War Stories 1952,” American Orientalism: How Slurs Shaped Representation, accessed May 5, 2024, https://sssilva.omeka.net/items/show/8.