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Truman Requests More Powers

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A political cartoon in which a small Harry Truman wearing an oversized shoe is requesting more power of a man representing Congress.

Date Created:
1951

Publication Information

Date Created
1951

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 673

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012B2K
Legacy ID
WHi 54030

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