Preview
Publisher
Grand Forks Herald
Identification #
OGLMC 390
Creation Date
8-12-1962
Description
Cartoon depicts the Republican elephant and the Democratic donkey sharpening their swords, "Issues." With only three months until the November elections both sides begin to campaign. Thirty-nine Senate seats are open and all the seats in the House of Representatives. Voters will decide on four key issues: health assistance for the aged, the farm bill, the proposal for a Department of Urban Affairs, and a general education bill.
Alternative title: Getting Ready for November
Subject
Cartoons (Commentary); Political cartoons
Places Depicted
United States
Organizations Depicted
Washington (State). Legislature. House of Representatives; Democratic Party (U.S.); Republican Party (U.S. : 1854-)
Rights
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota
Keywords
Republicans, Democrats, Senate, House of Representatives, Election, Healthcare, Farm Bill, Department of Urban Affairs, Education Bill, Political candidates, Agricultural laws and legislation, Swords, Elections, Elephants, Medical care, Donkeys