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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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!"

Political Cartoon, "He'll Fight to Finish!"

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by John M. Baer. The cartoon depicts Harry S. Truman in boxing ring just haven beaten "Wood Bill" being carried on stretcher by Charles Halleck and Joseph Martin, Truman saying "That's Only The First Round!" Robert Taft is on the sidelines with "Taft-Donnell-Smith Bill" saying to the bill, "You're Next! Climb In There And Sock The Champ!!" Artists' signature bottom left corner, along with "Ring Side!" Inscribed bottom right corner, "To Hon. Harry S. Truman- a true friend of workers John M. Baer In 'Labor'".

Political Cartoon on the Federal Budget

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman. Alben Barkley (second from the right) is talking to President Harry S. Truman (right). Barkley is saying "Maybe we'd better try to get a little more for health insurance!" A man labeled as Congress is screaming, stamping on top of a paper labeled "Federal Budget," with papers with various billion dollar amounts, and another paper, "$250,000,000 for compulsory health insurance."