Comics in Cold War America
Gregory Daddis of San Diego State University taught a class on comics during the Cold War. San Diego State University in California is home to the Center for Comics Studies.
416 viewsGregory Daddis of San Diego State University taught a class on comics during the Cold War. San Diego State University in California is home to the Center for Comics Studies.
416 viewsJonathan Zimmerman and Signe Wilkinson talked about their book, “Free Speech: And Why You Should Give a Damn.” The book explores the history and controversies over free speech through…
278 viewsBill Mauldin served in the 45th Infantry Division during World War II and gained fame and the Pulitzer Prize for his “Willie and Joe” cartoons chronicling the everyday experiences of American…
258 viewsThe Library of Congress houses the largest collection of political cartoons by Herbert Block, best known as Herblock. His career spanned 72 years and he covered presidents from Herbert Hoover to…
1,013 viewsAmerican History TV visited the Off the Record bar at the historic Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, DC to see a collection of political cartoons and caricatures on display. Vice president and…
788 viewsFiona Deans Halloran, author of Thomas Nast: The Father of Modern Political Cartoons, and Salt Lake Tribune editorial cartoonist Pat Bagley talked about the life and work of the 19th-century…
267 viewsFormer White House administration staff members analyzed the work of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. They focused on the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush -- and…
663 viewsPace University professor Durahn Taylor taught a class on American cartoons in World War II and the ways they supported - and even influenced - the war effort. He shows superhero comics…
2,120 viewsPulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant and his work were the subjects of discussion at the University of Virginia, which had just acquired his cartoon collection. Speakers included…
1,061 viewsKendall Vintroux was a political cartoonist for the Charleston Gazette from 1922-1968. University of Charleston Library director John Adkins explained how Vintroux got his start and Terry Floyd showcases…
325 viewsMichael Alexander Kahn, co-author of What Fools These Mortals Be! The Story of Puck, discussed a selection of political cartoons about the U.S. Congress. Published from 1876 to 1918, Puck was…
436 viewsPenn State University professor Sophia McClennen talked about politcal satire in the age of cable television and social media and its influence on public opinion. This event was part of a…
422 viewsIn 1988, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Hustler Magazine v. Falwell. The court ruled unanimously for Hustler, which had published a parody of religious leader Jerry Falwell,…
1,375 viewsMichael Alexander Kahn, co-author of What Fools These Mortals Be! The Story of Puck, discussed a selection of political cartoons about the U.S. presidency. Published between 1876 and 1918, Puck…
430 viewsIn 1988, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Hustler Magazine v. Falwell. The court ruled unanimously for Hustler, which had published a parody of religious leader Jerry Falwell,…
1,131 viewsThe National Archives Center for Legislative Archives in Washington, D.C., houses Clifford K. Berryman’s political cartoons from the early 20th century. His work is still relevant 100 years later…
876 viewsWashington Post Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes talked about her work and discussed how it has changed since the rise of social media sites such as Twitter and…
4,025 viewsLynda Claassen talked about the Dr. Seuss Collection at University of California, San Diego, Archives. The collection includes over 10,000 pieces of drawings, photographs, and other memorabilia, including…
312 viewsTodd DePastino talked about World War II cartoonist Bill Mauldin’s post-war career. Mr. DePastino is the editor of two books that chronicle Bill Mauldin’s work. “Willie and Joe Back Home: Bill Mauldin and…
476 viewsJennifer Krafchik gave a tour of the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument and talked about the work of political cartoonist Nina Allender. Nina Allender was the political cartoonist…
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