1938 Memorial Day Issue Hard Catholic Religious Social Justice Magazine, Depres

1938 “Memorial Day” Issue | Social Justice Weekly by Father Coughlin | Henry Morgenthau Cover | Anti-New Deal Era Commentary

This authentic May 30, 1938 issue of Social Justice is a powerful artifact of pre-WWII American sentiment. With a vivid red border and a somber Memorial Day theme, this edition features Henry Morgenthau, then U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, set against a haunting backdrop of war graves and government buildings.

Highlights Include:
Memorial Day commentary linking fallen soldiers with criticisms of the Roosevelt administration
Feature articles by Father Coughlin such as “Dipsy Doodle Diplomacy” and “The End Is Slavery”
A deep critique of New Deal policies, government overreach, and international finance
Highly stylized political illustration with a patriotic yet critical tone

Why It’s Collectible:
This is more than a newspaper—it's a piece of propaganda, reflecting the growing distrust of federal authority and internationalism in the lead-up to WWII.