Answer:
The message of this cartoon is
That Kennedy and Khrushchev are engaged in a trial of strength over Cuba or are testing each other’s resolve
I can tell this because of these details
The cartoon shows Khrushchev and Kennedy arm wrestling. This is to represent the
trial of strength or testing of each other’s resolve. Both are shown sitting on bombs with
Kennedy clearly shown as ready to press the button to fire the bomb that is under
Khrushchev. In the background Khrushchev also is ready to press his button. Kennedy is
in the stronger position and Khrushchev is shown as sweating more heavily which
represents concern and worry about Kennedy’s actions.’
Own knowledge
This cartoon was published at the time of the Cuban missile crisis. The USA had missiles trained on the USSR whilst the USSR was putting missiles on Cuba which threatened America. Each side was seen to be testing the other and Kennedy threatened to use nuclear weapons if the missiles were not removed.
Explanation: