Caption 1: Yonehisa Yamagami strikes this pose, modeling himself after FDR's famous cigarette-holder portraits. Yamagami is fully aware of the look he gives, and with tongue and cheek he defies his situation. The glee on his face and the air he emanates model FDR's optimism for the new deal and the war ahead, but for some reason I doubt Yamagami uses this look to express a similar positivity. Yet the fact that he jokes proves his spirit is not crushed. He is stuck, but not despondent.
Caption 2: I have this cigarette, it's like I'm the president! Well, he wouldn't be spending his time here. He's occupied with the war, no doubt. Bringing peace I suppose. At least I'll give Adams a laugh!
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