“Brains alone won’t preserve freedom, Billy. You can’t reason with a tyrant!”

by Bob Schwartz

Real Life Comics, December 1941

This comic, The Story of Tyranny, is dated December 1941. When it was published, America was watching tyranny spread, but had not yet entered World War II, which it would that very month.

Real Life Comics, December 1941

Dad is of course right, Billy. Being smart and knowing tyranny when you see it is never enough. Something to think about, since many Americans can see that tyranny is right here at home, but not sure what to do next.

Americans should keep these wise watchwords in mind: Brains alone won’t preserve freedom. You can’t reason with a tyrant!