URL: https://digitalcollections.hoover.org/objects/39034 Collection Structure Poster collection > Secretary Mellon asserts that over 80% of federal expenditure is due to war and adds "This will be the inevitable situation as long as war is the method of settling international disputes ." ... Item Title Secretary Mellon asserts that over 80% of federal expenditure is due to war and adds "This will be the inevitable situation as long as war is the method of settling international disputes ." ... Collection Title Poster collection Issuing Body National Council for Prevention of War (U.S.) Date Created 1925? Description Drawing of a barbarian soldier walking away from the paymaster's window with 80% of the money, while Mr. Mellon is left holding 20%. Subject(s) Reconstruction (1914-1939) Portraits, caricatures, etc. United States. Department of Defense Mellon, Andrew William, 1855-1937 Peace Appropriations and expenditures Societies and clubs Public opinion Disarmament War, Cost of United States Language(s) English Country of Origin United States Country of Origin United States Dimensions Overall: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.9 cm) Format Poster Medium political posters Color black and white Color black and white Hoover ID Poster US 5513 Record Number XX343.29410 Collection Guide https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt829015km Rights This work may be protected by copyright laws and is provided for educational and research purposes only. Any infringing use may be subject to disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liability as provided by law. If you believe you are the rights holder and object to Hoover's use of this work, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.