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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.

Jonathan 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…

Bill 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…

The 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…

American 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…

Fiona 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…

Former 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…

Pace 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…

Pulitzer 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…

Kendall 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…

Michael 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…

Penn 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…

In 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,…

Michael 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…

In 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,…

The 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…

Washington 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…

Lynda 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…

Todd 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…

Jennifer 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…