Historical Political Cartoons

Vintage political cartoons illustrating themes like patriotism, disaster response, and international relations, featuring a variety of artistic styles.

List of things aboard the Titanic, with more Life Saving Boats hand written over top, Political Cartoon after Titanic Disaster

Cartoon - Thanksgiving 1942. John Collins (1917-2007)

List of things aboard the Titanic, with more Life Saving Boats hand written over top, Political Cartoon after Titanic Disaster

Rewrite it again, George, namely .... The Action Council demands that Lloyd George renounce the ultimatum to the Soviet government. Drawing from the American magazine Liberator. 1920.

Cartoon - Pages from a Moscow Dictionary. John Collins (1917-2007)

10/25/1951 - Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia, ca. 1950s - You Are a Filipino Poster (poster encouraging voting) .

Poster, 'Serve Your Country By Saving Money', 1918, United States, by Reinhold Palenske, Federal Government of the United States. Gift of Department of Defence, 1919.

Cartoon - Not to Be Ignored . John Collins (1917-2007)

Poster, 'Save all you can', Early 1940s, London, by Fosh & Cross Ltd., H.M. Stationery Office. Gift of Mr C H Andrews, 1967.

You get more than he does. Dimensions: Sheet: 19 13/16 × 14 13/16 in. (50.4 × 37.7 cm). Printer: The Dangerfield Printing Company, Ltd.. Date: ca. 1917.World War I poster. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Cartoon - The Paper Towel. John Collins (1917-2007)

Cartoon - Gone But Not Forgotten. John Collins (1917-2007)

Rationing means a fair share for us all , Consumer rationing, Food supply, Butcher shops, World War, 1939-1945

Back Room Boys' They Also Serve. Artist: Fred Taylor Printed By: The Baynard Press Contributor: London Passenger Transport Board. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Government - Trade Unions & Unionists - Government/Misc. November 26, 1953.

Turn that Gas Down!. Printed By: J. Weiner, Ltd. Contributor: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Elsevier photo collection. Birthday gift throughout Dutch people Princess Wilhelmina 75th birthday. Placing plates Arnhem Nijmegen Elst safe traffic Elst. initiative born ride 31 August serious accident road. August 29, 1955. Elst

Flyer distributed by Sir Oswald Mosley's British Union, urging opposition to the war against Hitler - why die for 'little European states' and 'Jewish financiers' Date: 1939

Give 'em the Payroll Punch! Buy Victory Bonds. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Poster, 'We are fighting for a worthy purpose', November 1914, United Kingdom, by Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, L.S. & Co. Gift of Department of Defence, 1919.

Poster, 'Watch your talk for his sake', Early 1940s, London, by Lowe & Brydone Printers Limited. Gift of Mr C H Andrews, 1967.

San Francisco Examiner headline announcing internment of Japanese Americans during WW2. On February 19, 1942, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, requiring the incarceration of all 120,000 Americans of Japanese descent. February 1942 photograph by Dorothea Lange.

We Need More Coal to Build Ships. Printed By: Fosh & Cross, Ltd.. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Hold Your Victory Bonds and War Savings Certificates. Printed By: Better Business Bureau of Ottawa;Hull Inc. Contributor: National War Finance Committee. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

'Arthur Mee's Children's Encyclopedia', 1935. Artist: Unknown.

Satirical postcard, railing against the arrival in Great Britain of William Eugene "Pussyfoot" Johnson (18621945), a leading American advocate of prohibition. He is caricatured here at 'Pussyfoot Nosey Parker from the USA'! He was a less than reputable character, hence the Pinnocchio nose! Date: 1919

Your opportunity in 1940: show the world your product Show the world your product. 1940. text. Promotional materials, Leaflets. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Exhibitions , New York (State) , New York, New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.)

Boys and Girls! You Can Help Your Uncle Sam Win the War. 1917. Posters. Rare Book Division

Anti-Nazi warning against fifth columinsts. Propaganda published in United States during the Second World War by the The League for Human Rights, Freedom and Democracy.

1930s Vote Conservative election poster on display in auction room, UK

First page of the Atlantic Charter; a pivotal policy statement issued on August 14, 1941 that, early in World War II, defined the Allied goals for the post-war world. It was drafted by the leaders of the United Kingdom and the United States, and later agreed to by all the Allies of World War II.

Nathan Horowitz pickets the White House for the Committee for Amnesty of War Objectors. Dressed in a Revolutionary War costume, his sign reads, 'President Truman, Make Today a True Bill of Rights Day. Grant Amnesty Now to All Objectors to War and Conscription.' Dec. 15, 1947.

"Me and My War Savings are Just Like This!". 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Broadside - Get the Habit of Doing Things Right

An American soldier distributes posters promoting English Liberty Bonds during World War I to encourage citizens to invest their money in the war effort. The poster emphasizes the importance of buying war bonds, stating that it is equivalent to donating five shillings in 1915 and helping the country to win the war.

Broadside - Efficient Work Here

Thanksgiving Day dinner held by Southern Hotel at Chattanooga, Tenn., 1898., 1898., Booklet; two pages joined by cord; illustrations; color; 7.5 x 11

Poster, 'We are fighting for a worthy purpose' political posters

Poster promoting the I.W.W. campaign for the eight hour work day. 1912..

Cartoon - "You Mean it Isn't Flat". John Collins (1917-2007)

These Are U.S. Defense Posters -- Inconceivable would be a war without posters. Like bands, parades, flags and patriotic speeches, they are designed to rouse peaceful citizens to deeds of daring and hard work. Since America's entry into World War II posters are being hung in defense factories urging workers to obey regulations, work hard, keep their mouths shut, look our for fifth columnists and saboteurs, Creators of these new cartoon-posters are Cy Hungerford, famous cartoonist of the Pittsburgh "Post Gazette," and George Sherman, Pittsburgh advertising man. July 11, 1942.

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Placard of London Times announcing British declaration of war.

'Bitter Sweet' -- The cube cartoon figure of Tata and Lyle's "Mr. Cube". Slogans like these face the housewife on every packet of sugar. January 01, 1950. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

(Anti) Jubilee Souvenir Description: "No means test for these 'unemployed'!" by Maro. 1935 was the Silver Jubilee of King George V. There were celebrations and street parties across Britain. However with the country in a financial depression not everyone approved of the public expense associated with the Royal Family. Date: 1935 king, jubilee, satire, cartoon, queen, depression, republican, unemployed, monarchy, royalfamily, georgev, georgevi, edwardviii

Employees of Gossler Bros., Inc.--Notice! Poster is printed on company letterhead and is text only urging all employees of the company to be Americans by heart and refrain from speaking in a foreign language or discussing the war conditions.

Poster, 'Volunteer For National Service', Late 1940, Wellington, by E Paul. Gift of Mr C H Andrews, 1967.

World War I poster for wartime savings. Circa 1914-15

Cartoon - The Face Lifter. John Collins (1917-2007)

Release More Coal for the War Drive. Country: England Printed By: Fosh & Cross, Ltd. Contributor: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

War Poster, "To dress extravagantly in war time is worse than bad form it is Unpatriotic", National War Savings Committee, printed by Roberts & Leete, Ltd., London, 1915

We must have order , Peace movements, United States, Posters Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Prior to Edward's coronation he became ill and had to have an operation causing the coronation to be postponed to August. Date: 2nd July 1902

Private Scrap Goes to the Front. Country: England Printed By: Multi Machine Plates, Ltd. Contributor: Her Majesty's Stationery Office; Ministry of Supply; Ministry of Information. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Remember them that are in bonds as bound with them. , Antislavery movements, Massachusetts, Boston, Slavery, United States, History, Boston Mass., History

Poster announcing public forums with Bonaro Overstreet; citywide forum discussing 'democracy as a personal experience' to be held at North High, Des Moines, Iowa, and neighborhood forums discussing 'education for democracy.'.

Poster, United States Ship Building Board, Make Every Minute Count for Pershing; Designed by Adolph Treidler; USA

Food Stamp News - Friday is Stamp Day. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Commonwealth plan to Australia and New Zealand. Advertisement for Pan American World Airways for reduced flights to Australia and New Zealand.

A Tribute from Home - Buy Victory Bonds. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Were Ready For The CallAs soon as repeal was ratified, New York wholesale houses busily began delivering "goods" to those anxious to quench their thirst. The picture shows the first consignment from a wine warehouse for various hotels. January 09, 1934.

Irish Republic, Ireland

Poster, 'Compulsory Enrolment in Emergency Reserve Corps', January 1942, New Zealand, by E Paul. Found in collection, 2011.

The Federal Theatre's 'One third of a nation' circa 1936-1939.

Send him back, he made good. Senator David M. Brackman. Senate Chamber, State House, Boston, Mass. , Legislators, Capitols, Political elections, Massachusetts State House Boston, Mass., Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Spend Your Holidays on the Land - With Pay! At a Volunteer Agricultural Camp. Country: England Printed By: Lowe & Brydone Printers, Ltd. Contributor: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Send him back, he made good. Senator David M. Brackman. Senate Chamber, State House, Boston, Mass. , Legislators, Capitols, Political elections, Massachusetts State House Boston, Mass., Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Facts Emphasize Britain's Unflinching Purpose After 3 Hard Years of War. Country: England Printed By: Chromoworks, Ltd.. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

undefined. 1911-01-01T00:00:00. National Archives at College Park - Archives II (College Park, MD). Photomechanical Print. Department of Commerce. Bureau of Fisheries. 1913-1939. Posters and Broadsides Promoting Consumption of Fish

Warning: The Sharp Ears of Enemy Agents are Always Listening for Scraps of Information . Contributor: Director of Public Information; Minister of National War Services. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Poster, 'Fight for King & Empire' political posters, banners

Greetings sailor! , Correspondence, Typewriters, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Keep Mum - She's Not So Dumb! - Careless Talk Costs Lives. Artist: A. S. Printed By: Lowe & Brydone Printers, Ltd.. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Poster, 'The "Royal" Road To National Fitness!', 1943, Wellington, by C.M. Banks Ltd.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Αθηναι. Γουασιγκτων. Ο βασιλεύς Γεώργιος Β' , Presidents, Kings, Capitols, Greek temples, Parthenon Athens, Greece, United States Capitol Washington, D.C., George II, King of the Hellenes, 1890-1947, Roosevelt, Franklin D. Franklin Delano, 1882-1945. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

My Daddy bought me a government bond of the third liberty loan did yours. Raleigh, Henry (1880-1945), author, The United States Printing & Litograph Co. (USA ; drukarnia ; 1900- ), printing house

World War Two, British Propaganda Poster; calling for women to join the Women's Royal Navy 1941

Signs displayed in Fruit Shops at Bondi Junction. June 03, 1940.

View of bronze tablet, Quabbin Aqueduct Outlet Service Building, West Boylston, Mass., Mar. 9, 1948 , waterworks, aqueducts, reservoirs water distribution structures, engineering, tablets information artifacts

Paris, France displays the national loan of 1920, Crédit Foncier of Algeria and Tunisia , (French - Paris , France Affiche de l' emprunt national de 1920 , Crédit foncier d' Algérie et de Tunisie). Loan, bank , finances, poster, war effort , war work, drawing, Economic activity, registration , information, First World War, Art, France, Paris, borrowing nal 6% 1920, Posters: Crédit Foncier from Algeria and Tunisia

Please Remember The More Than 110,000 People Who Have Died From COVID-19 Amos Kennedy American 2020 View more. Please Remember The More Than 110,000 People Who Have Died From COVID-19. Amos Kennedy (American, born Lafayette, Louisiana, 1948). 2020. Letterpress. Posters

Civilian Exclusion order #41, Part I, Directing Removal by May 11 of Persons of Japanese Ancestry, 1530 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, California, USA, May 1942

Can You Ignore the Challenge of this Letter. Contributor: Advertising and Sales Club of Toronto; Director-General of Aircraft Production. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

If you buy the new war loan, your country gets funds to carry on and win the war. 1915.

That Kind of Talk Sinks Ships. Country: England Printed By: Greycaine, Ltd. Contributor: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

An advertisement for Lazenby's dried soup squares. Dated 20th century

Gentlemen will please remove their hats and kindly refrain from smoking -Paper print made from lantern slide used in motion picture theaters as announcement.

Suffragette Lucy Branham protesting Alice Paul's arrest and incarceration for picketing the WHite House. ca. Oct 1917

Poster, 'My Daddy Bought Me a Government Bond', 1918, United States, by The United States Printing & Lithograph Co., Department of the Treasury Publicity Bureau (United States). Gift of Department of Defence, 1919.

A handbill, published in England, encourages consumers to boycott South African goods to demonstrate their opposition to the apartheid regime in South Africa. Date: March 1960

The Reform Advocate, Vol. 17, No. 26, Chicago, August 12, 1899, Focus Reform Judaism, Jewish periodicals

Quarter -Inch (I/253440) MAP - FOURTH Edition - England, South - Sheet 11 (Registered title (Letter)), 1934. Printed paper. Museum of the Liberation of Paris - General Leclerc Museum - Jean Moulin Museum.

Plight of the Poor

What is Wanted from You. Country: England Printed By: Multi Machine Plates, Ltd. Contributor: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Broadside - Buy Wisely but Buy Now

Rationing means a fair share for all of us , Consumer rationing, Food supply, Grocery stores, World War, 1939-1945

Save and Lend Through the Post Office Savings Bank and Trustee Savings Banks. Country: England Printed By: Stafford & Co., Ltd.. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Sign on side of building. Mogollon, New Mexico 1940. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Mexico , Mogollon, New Mexico , Catron County

England, Devon, Dartmouth, Dartmouth Museum, Exhibit of Historic American Poster Advertising The Sale of Slaves dated 1855

'Don't listen to her; she runs a savings group'. The Squander Bug works for Hitler! When your Savings Group Secretary calls there's always a third party present. That little saboteur, the Squander Bug, is with you, doing his stuff. He can't bear to see you putting by a little fund for a rainy day! he hates to see money going to help the boys who are fighting. Of course, you're not going to listen to him! 1943

5/25/1951 - U.S. Propaganda Posters in 1950s Asia - VOA - Philippines (Voice of America).

We know that we were rebels, or Why can we not be brothers, Ward, Charlie L. (composer), Prentice, Clarence (lyricist), D. P. Faulds, Louisville, 1865., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877), Songs and music, Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano, Songs with piano, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Peace, Songs and music, Veterans, Confederate States of America, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Confederate side, sheet music

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