Life — April 26, 1928 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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# "At Last!" — The Secretary of State Cartoon This cartoon satirizes **Frank B. Kellogg's appointment as Secretary of State**. The image shows Kellogg being launched or ejected forcefully, suggesting relief or celebration at his appointment after a long wait. The accompanying article explains that Kellogg, a "lame duck" senator from Minnesota whose 1923 election faced criticism, finally found a dignified Cabinet position. The cartoon's title "At Last!" captures the sense that both Kellogg and observers were relieved he'd secured this prestigious post, ending uncertainty about his political future. The satire appears gentle—celebrating a career move rather than mocking Kellogg directly, though his previous political struggles make the appointment's arrival feel dramatically overdue.