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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Political Cartoon on President Harry S. Truman and Labor by Jim Berryman

This photo of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman shows Harry S. Truman with images from "yesterday" and "today." The man labeled "yesterday" has the following text next to him: "Are we going to let a few men crush the American people?...Why doesn't he do something!!" The man labeled "today" has the following text next to him: "Are we going to sit by and see this man wreck organized labor?" The original cartoon was inscribed to Truman at the bottom: "With all good wishes to the President....Jim Berryman...and Admiration for the courage to stand by our democracy rather than the demagogues!"

Cartoon from Mexico - Bemyce

This political cartoon from Mexico shows a boxing match with President Harry S. Truman in one corner and five men in the other. The men's robes are labeled (Arthur) Vandenberg, (Harold) Stassen, (Thomas E.) Dewey, (Robert) Taft, and (Joseph) Martin. The referee in the center of the ring is pointing to Truman.

Truman at Medal of Honor Exhibit

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with M. Waldo Hatler (right), a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient from World War I. They are at a special exhibit on the Congressional Medal of Honor at the Harry s. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri. Also present are Sergeant Blaine (second from left)) and Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Millett, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War.