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Dewey, Thomas E. (Thomas Edmund), 1902-1971

Political Cartoon, "-- and on Two Legs"

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Karl Kae Knecht of the Evansville Courier, originally published on November 3, 1948. It depicts Uncle Sam as he reaches to shake the hand of President Harry S. Truman, portrayed as a jockey riding a donkey, as he defeats Thomas Dewey, who is falling off of his elephant. Leg bandages indicate the donkey has been injured by the "Wallace Vote" and the "Thurmond Vote," and men who have placed bets stand angered and confused along the track.

Political Cartoon, "And Howe!"

This is a photograph of a political cartoon. President Harry S. Truman and Governor Thomas Dewey race around a running track with the finish line in sight. The caption reads, "Mr. Thomas E. Dewey is reported to be a 15 to 1 favourite for the United States Presidency. Trier Truman: 'Favourites can lose you know, Tom.'"

Political Cartoon by Clifford Berryman, "Sour Note"

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."