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American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1924, showing Washington officials racing down an oil slicked road to the White House, trying desperately to outpace the Teapot Dome scandal
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American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1924, showing Washington officials racing down an oil slicked road to the White House, trying desperately to outpace the Teapot Dome scandal
TEAPOT DOME SCANDAL, 1924.
American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1924, showing Washington officials racing down an oil slicked road to the White House, trying desperately to outpace the Teapot Dome scandal
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Media ID 8245281
1924 Berryman Clifford Corruption Crime Harding Industry Investigation Official Political Acts Republican Running Satire Scandal Statesman Warren Steam Roller
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This print captures a moment in American history that is both humorous and deeply symbolic. Created by the talented cartoonist Clifford K. Berryman in 1924, this image depicts Washington officials engaged in a frantic race down an oil slicked road towards the White House. Their desperate efforts to outpace the infamous Teapot Dome scandal are vividly portrayed. The Teapot Dome scandal of 1924 was a political controversy that shook the nation, involving corruption and bribery within President Warren G. Harding's administration. Berryman brilliantly uses satire to convey the urgency felt by these men as they run alongside a steam roller, symbolizing the unstoppable force of public scrutiny and investigation. In this thought-provoking artwork, Berryman highlights not only the corrupt acts committed but also their impact on American society and industry at large. The presence of oil on the road serves as a powerful metaphor for both wealth and greed, emphasizing how deeply entrenched corruption had become within political circles. Through his skillful use of caricatured figures and clever visual storytelling, Berryman provides us with an insightful commentary on power dynamics during this era. This print serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to hold those in positions of authority accountable for their actions. As we reflect upon this historic moment captured by Clifford K. Berryman's artistry, it prompts us to question our own role in shaping democracy while urging us never to forget past transgressions against it.
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