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Clifford Berryman Civil Rights Cartoon

60-336 (untitled)
Accession Number
60-336
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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Keywords
Civil rights
Presidential campaign, 1948
Presidents
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Rights

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Description
This is a photograph of a political cartoon regarding civil rights and the 1948 election by Clifford Berryman. The cartoon depicts "Miss Democracy" saying "You Mean You'd Rather be Right Than President?" President Harry S. Truman is standing on a rug labeled "Civil Rights" and is saying "I Stand Pat!' The original of the cartoon is inscribed: "To the President with Cordial and Hearty Good Wishes. C.K. Berryman Washington Star March 14, 1948."
Date(s)
March 14, 1948