Political Cartoon of Sam Rayburn by Clifford Berryman

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Drawing of Sam Rayburn and others. A political cartoon featuring Senate Minority Leader Charles McNary, Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley, House Speaker William Bankhead, Vice President John Garner, House Minority Leader Joseph Martin and House Majority Leader Sam Rayburn. The men all hold dress suits (tuxedos) on hangers along with formal hats. They stand at a store with a sign outside that reads, "SECOND HAND TOGS TAKEN HERE--FAIR PRICES OFFERED!" The men (specifically John Nance Garner) says to the store attendent, " WHAT'LL YOU GIVE US? WE'VE GOT TO GET BACK TO WORK!" This cartoon is a commentary on the … continued below

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1 art print : b&w ; 37 x 35 cm.

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Berryman, Clifford Kennedy, 1869-1949 1939.

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This artwork is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2011 and was provided by the Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 4091 times, with 35 in the last month. More information about this work can be viewed below.

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Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

The Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site provides photographs and artwork from the Rayburn family's personal collection. Its mission centers on increasing local, regional and national awareness of Sam Rayburn's life and career as a United States Congressman through the preservation and interpretation of the historic site.

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Drawing of Sam Rayburn and others. A political cartoon featuring Senate Minority Leader Charles McNary, Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley, House Speaker William Bankhead, Vice President John Garner, House Minority Leader Joseph Martin and House Majority Leader Sam Rayburn. The men all hold dress suits (tuxedos) on hangers along with formal hats. They stand at a store with a sign outside that reads, "SECOND HAND TOGS TAKEN HERE--FAIR PRICES OFFERED!" The men (specifically John Nance Garner) says to the store attendent, " WHAT'LL YOU GIVE US? WE'VE GOT TO GET BACK TO WORK!" This cartoon is a commentary on the visit of the King of England, George VI and his wife Elizabeth to the United States in 1939. The congressional delegation selected to honor the royals consisted of those seen in the cartoon.

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1 art print : b&w ; 37 x 35 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2011

The 2011 edition of Rescuing Texas History includes photographs, postcards, legal documents, and more. These materials reflect generations of past Texans who contributed to the history and culture of the state.

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  • 1939

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  • Sept. 3, 2011, 12:03 p.m.

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  • June 19, 2012, 4:52 p.m.

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Berryman, Clifford Kennedy, 1869-1949. Political Cartoon of Sam Rayburn by Clifford Berryman, artwork, 1939; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth183528/: accessed May 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site.

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