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Displayed Title
Yes, democracy has its handicaps
Date Created
1940-08
Date Published
1940-08-21
Publishing Note
Cartoon was published in the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia) on August 21, 1940.
Contained Text
Anyhow, not 'til after election!; Tut-tut, defense can't be democratic!; Senator Stupid; Congressman Cabbage; Delay
Original Item Medium
Ink and crayon on coquille board.
Original Item Size
53 cm. x 35.5 cm.
Individuals Depicted
Uncle Sam (Symbolic character)
Topical Subject
Democracy -- United States; Elections -- United States -- 1940
Corporate Name Subject
United States. Congress
Geographic Subject
United States -- Defenses; United States -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945
Language
Twentieth century; Nineteen forties
Genre
comic art
Local Genre
comic art
Type
Still Image
Digital Format
image/jpg
Rights Statement URL
Rights
The copyright and related rights status of this material is unknown. Acknowledgement of Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested.
Collection
Sykes Editorial Cartoon Collection
Source
Original Cartoon: Yes, democracy has its handicaps, Charles Henry Sykes Cartoon Collection, Accession #M 169, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University.
File Name
syk201_yes_democracy.jpg