Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for July 15, 1975

Transcript:

Phred: Class, here are a few more key dates for you to remember... "1924: Lenin passes away... 1927: after a brief power struggle, Stalin purges Trotsky and his followers from the Party." Voice: Purged?! What for, sir? Was Stalin so vindictive? Phred: Well, let's just say he was firm. He did what had to be done. Voice: Oh. Phred: "1940: Trotsky is axed to death while vacationing in Mexico."