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Herblock Looks at Communism
United States Information Service · 1950 · 1 issue
About the series
Herblock's incisive, single-panel cartoons, originally published in the Washington Post, were collected into this single 1950 pamphlet by the United States Information Service. The issue presents a sharp, Cold War-era visual critique of communism, showcasing the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist's signature blend of wit and political commentary. It stands as a compact artifact of mid-century American propaganda and a masterclass in editorial cartooning from one of the medium's most influential voices.