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Editorial
December 17, 1936
The Ronan Pioneer
Ronan, Lake County, Montana
What is this article about?
Satirical commentary mocking Mussolini's son-in-law as his groomed successor, highlighting physical resemblance and Italy's defiant 'pouter pigeon' pose after rejecting peace.
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I Duce's Son-in-law.
When Mussolini let the word percolate that he was grooming that new son-in-law to fill his dictatorial boots he must have meant what he hinted at. Because latest photographs show the heir apparent with his jaw also thrust forward, his brows also knit in menacing frown, and his plumpish bosom inflated until his medals stand forth like carnival tags on a marquise.
The likeness to the original model is so perfect that I Duce could use a picture of the young man for a hand mirror.
Ornithologically, it seems fitting that Italy, having kicked the dove of peace in the pants, should cherish the pouter pigeon pose to typify defiance.
When Mussolini let the word percolate that he was grooming that new son-in-law to fill his dictatorial boots he must have meant what he hinted at. Because latest photographs show the heir apparent with his jaw also thrust forward, his brows also knit in menacing frown, and his plumpish bosom inflated until his medals stand forth like carnival tags on a marquise.
The likeness to the original model is so perfect that I Duce could use a picture of the young man for a hand mirror.
Ornithologically, it seems fitting that Italy, having kicked the dove of peace in the pants, should cherish the pouter pigeon pose to typify defiance.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Mussolini
Son In Law
Italy
Satire
Defiance
Dictator
What entities or persons were involved?
Mussolini
Mussolini's Son In Law
Italy
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Satirical Portrayal Of Mussolini's Son In Law As Successor
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery
Key Figures
Mussolini
Mussolini's Son In Law
Italy
Key Arguments
Mussolini Grooming Son In Law As Dictatorial Successor
Physical Resemblance To Mussolini In Photographs
Italy's Defiant Pose Symbolized As Pouter Pigeon After Rejecting Peace