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PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1948. At the How-Did-It-Happen Club : cartoon, 7 November 1948, by D. R. Fitzpatrick for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on President Trumans surprising re-election earlier that week
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PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1948. At the How-Did-It-Happen Club : cartoon, 7 November 1948, by D. R. Fitzpatrick for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on President Trumans surprising re-election earlier that week
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1948.
At the How-Did-It-Happen Club : cartoon, 7 November 1948, by D.R. Fitzpatrick for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on President Trumans surprising re-election earlier that week
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1948 Canvassing Daniel Democratic Party Election Fitzpatrick Harry Robert Truman
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The print captures a historic moment in American politics - President Truman's surprising re-election in 1948. Taken on November 7th, the cartoon by D. R. Fitzpatrick for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch depicts the atmosphere at the How-Did-It-Happen Club, where members gather to discuss and analyze the unexpected victory of Truman. In this lively cartoon, we see four individuals engaged in an animated conversation about the election results. Harry, Robert, Daniel, and an unidentified man symbolize different segments of middle America as they dissect Truman's triumph. The artist skillfully portrays their diverse perspectives through their body language and expressions. Truman's re-election was a significant event for both him and his Democratic Party. It defied predictions made by pollsters and pundits who had underestimated his chances against Republican candidate Thomas Dewey. This print serves as a reminder that elections can be unpredictable and that every vote counts. It also highlights how political cartoons have long been used to capture public sentiment during important moments in history. As viewers reflect on this image from Granger Art on Demand, they are transported back to a time when America witnessed one of its most surprising electoral outcomes - an event that continues to intrigue political enthusiasts even today.
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