And Be Careful of My Sore Thumb, January 29, 1952

Creator

George White

Files

Preview

Publisher

The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Fla.)

Creation Date

1-29-1952

Abstract

A cartoon in reference to allegation of corruption in Harry S. Truman's administration. The cartoon has Truman's thumb very swollen as he asks to "Shake, let's not harm the national interest."

Alt Text

A cartoon depicting a caricature of Harry Truman holding out his hand as a "request for a political truce," asking the viewer to "Shake, let's not harm the national interest." Truman's thumb is massively swollen from injury, wrapped in gauze, and labeled "corruption in government."

Keywords

George White (1901-1964), Corruption, Harry S. Truman (1884-1972)

Extent

1 political cartoon

Physical Collection

George White Political Cartoons Collection

Box

1

Folder

50

Language

English

Identifier

W08-00049

Recommended Citation

White, George, "And Be Careful of My Sore Thumb, January 29, 1952" (1952). George White Political Cartoons. Image 46.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/george_white/46