Finally Built a Fire Under Him, March 12, 1953

Creator

George White

Files

Preview

Publisher

The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Fla.)

Creation Date

3-12-1953

Abstract

A cartoon in reference to a 1951 federal gambling tax law. In the cartoon, a snail is floating over a fire while a man representing "Professional Gamblers" is surprised by the snail's pace.

Alt Text

A cartoon man labeled "Professional Gamblers" sits atop a large snail with the label "Slow Moving 1951 Federal Gambling Tax Law" that is jumping upward in response to a fire being lit under it by a "Valid! U.S. Supreme Court." As the man is jostled by the snail's movement, he asks, "Hey! Whatsa idea?"

Keywords

George White (1901-1964), Gambling, Taxes

Extent

1 political cartoon

Subject: geographic

Washington (D.C.)

Physical Collection

George White Political Cartoons Collection

Box

1

Folder

72

Language

English

Identifier

W08-00133

Recommended Citation

White, George, "Finally Built a Fire Under Him, March 12, 1953" (1953). George White Political Cartoons. Image 121.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/george_white/121