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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Political Cartoon, "There's Always Room"

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Clifford Berryman in the Washington Evening Star. President Harry S. Truman is sitting on a sleigh labeled "Truman Bandwagon" and being pulled by a donkey. Two men, labeled "Murray" and "Green", depicting Philip Murray and William Green, are pushing the wheels. A man labeled "Lewis," depicting John L. Lewis, is sitting indifferent on a fence. Truman is saying to Lewis, "There's always room for one more, John."

Political Cartoon, "How Many Lives"

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Clifford Berryman that appeared in the Washington Evening Star. Clement Attlee and President Harry S. Truman are standing on the left, with Truman saying, "How many lives do you suppose that bird has?" The bird he refers to is labeled the "Dove of Peace" and is sitting in a tree. Soviet leader Joseph Stalin is shown on the right, shooting at the bird with a weapon labeled "11th Russian veto."

Political Cartoon, "No Encore"

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by John Collins for the Montreal Gazette, originally published on April 2, 1952. It depicts President Harry S. Truman walking away from a piano labeled "White House piano" and carrying "The Presidency March." A donkey and Uncle Sam are peering around the opening of a doorway at Truman.

Political Cartoon by Jim Berryman

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman for the Washington Evening Star. The cartoon depicts President Harry S. Truman with a handkerchief and holding a newspaper with the headline, "[Thomas] Dewey and [Robert] Taft Feud Over Results of War Crimes Trials." Truman is depicted as saying, "Whew! At last somebody is mad at somebody besides me!"

Political Cartoon, "Whose Move?"

This is a photograph of a New York Star political cartoon by Walt Kelly. President Harry S. Truman is pictured sitting at a table with a chess game laid out, with the table labeled "Berlin Chess Game." Sitting on top of the table, directly in front of Truman is Joseph Stalin, smoking a pipe. The text next to Stalin reads, "Whose Move?"