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Political Cartoon, "Love Me, Love My Balcony!"

64-1382
Accession Number
64-1382
5x7 inches (13x18 cm)
Black & White
HST Keywords
White House - Exterior - Balcony - Ref. to
People Pictured
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Gib Crockett, originally published in the Washington Evening Star. It depicts President Harry S. Truman standing on the newly-constructed balcony of the White House. Truman is depicted as saying, "Love Me, Love My Balcony!" and is holding a piece of paper, which reads: Four Fine Arts Commissioners who opposed balcony have been replaced. This cartoon was originally published on June 21, 1948.

Date(s)
June 21, 1948