Political cartoons

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman for the Washington Evening Star, originally published around 1948. It depicts President Harry S. Truman speaking with Vice Presidential candidate Alben Barkley, with Truman saying "Tell me, Alben,... just where did you go...... and what did you say?" A newspaper resting on the table between them has the headline, "Sweeping Gains Made by G.O.P."

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Karl Kae Knecht for the Evansville Courier, originally published on June 4, 1948. It depicts President Harry S. Truman reclining on the back of a moving train, the Truman Special, as onlookers lose their signs referencing rear platform talks as the train moves away. It shows Truman dreaming of the White House porch. In the back of the train are Democratic leaders, State chairmen, and guests.

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman published in the Washington Evening Star on August 14, 1946. President Harry S. Truman, wearing an academic robe and mortarboard hat, delivers an address saying "...So, addressing you on behawf of my illustrious compatriot, I shall endeavor to refrain from indulging in cawsting aspersions of a vulgar nature..." His speech is resting on a stack of books labeled "Public Speaking" and "Higher Level Oratory." In the wastebasket is a piece of paper with "Give 'em H--- Technique" printed on it.

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by an unknown artist. Thomas E. Dewey and President Harry S. Truman, depicted as racing jockeys approach a finish line, labeled "November 2nd," riding a hesitant elephant and donkey respectively as J. Public jumps onto the racetrack carrying a syringe labeled "Votes."

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Harold M. Talburt. It depicts Harry S. Truman biting a dog next to a fire hydrant. At the bottom is an inscription: "Watch your vest Mr. President- you know darn well he isn't house broken!- Best Wishes, H.M Talburt."

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Clifford Berryman for the Washington Evening Star, originally published June 29, 1949. President Harry S. Truman asked to enforce the economy as Congress is hitting itself on the head with a mallet labeled "swollen appropriations."

This is a photograph of a political cartoon entitled "Sour Note" by Clifford Berryman for the Washington Evening Star. On the left, Robert Taft is holding a piece of paper that says "Eat Less." In the center, President Harry S. Truman is holding a piece of paper that says "Waste Less." On the right, Thomas Dewey is depicted as singing and is holding a piece of paper that says, "Don't Endanger Our Health."

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by George Lichty. It depicts a woman sitting behind a desk at a typewriter talking to a well dressed man as he walks in the room. The text at the bottom of the cartoon reads, "Here's the response to your dynamic radio speech, Senator - a letter criticizing you on your grammar, one asking for a loan, and the bill from the radio station!" The cartoon is dated September 7, 1944.

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jacob Burck for the Chicago Sun-Times. It depicts Harry S. Truman's 101st birthday, satirically. Truman, with long white beard, stands to the right of a cake, "Happy Birthday HST-101 years", with cake cutter in hand. In bottom right corner is the text, "I said- The Boss Hasn't An Enemy In The World- He's Outlived Them All!".

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Harold M. Talburt. The cartoon depicts a donkey watching President Harry S. Truman's "stock" charted on a graph, with the top point of the graph shown as a rocket. The low point on the graph is labeled "Lewis."