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Political Cartoon, "I'm Going to Bolt"

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Clifford Berryman for the Washington Evening Star, originally published February 6, 1948. An old man labeled "Southern Democrat" tells a donkey, "I'm going to bolt!" The donkey is laughing and says, "Where to Brother?" In each corner is pictured a different presidential candidate: Thomas Dewey, President Harry S. Truman, Robert Taft, and Harold Stassen.

Political Cartoon, "Steeped in the Heart of Texas"

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Floyd Murray of the Beaumont Journal. The cartoon, entitled "Steeped in the Heart of Texas," depicts Harry S. Truman dressed as a cowboy with a cowboy hat, boots, and a rope. He is holding a diploma from Baylor University and carrying a book, "How Texans Do It." In the distance is a sign for Waco, Texas, and he is striding toward a sign for Washington, D.C.

Political Cartoon, "Even If the Bridge is in Your Home District, Senator..."

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by George Lichty. It depicts Senator "Fig Newton" standing in the back of a car, speaking to a group of people, while in the background, an Army Bridge is being built. The cartoon caption is: "Even if they bridge is in your home district, Senator, I don't think you should take credit for it in your campaign speeches!"

Christmas Greeting

This is a photograph of a drawing by political cartoonist Bruce Russell of the Los Angeles Times. President Harry S. Truman is depicted smiling with a bow-tie that looks like the United States. In the lower right corner is an inscription: "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to President Truman from Bruce Russell." This drawing was originally done for President Truman in 1949.

Political Cartoon, "It was Right Here When I Left for St. Louis!"

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman for the Washington Evening Star. President Harry S. Truman is standing behind a desk, saying, "It was right here when I left for St. Louis!" Standing beside him is William Boyle (left) and John Steelman (right), sweating and looking through a file cabinet and emptying a trash container. Kneeling on the floor are Charles Ross and General Harry Vaughan. Vaughan is pointing at a small creature coming out of a hole in the floor.

Political Cartoon, "A Second Term for Truman in '48"

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by James Berryman for the Washington Evening Star. depicts Harry S. Truman in the center, Senator Joseph Guffey on left, and Henry Wallace on right, all outside White House gates. In his hand, Guffey is holding a piece of paper with the text: "A Second Term for Truman in '48." A text bubble above Henry Wallace has the following text: "The Senator must be slowing down, Harry... You had almost moved into the White House before he thought that one up!"