Herblock's History
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Herblock's History features 150 cartoons by Herb Block, the editorial cartoonist who chronicled our political history for The Washington Post from 1929 through 2000. Cartoons are organized chronologically and accompanied by explanations of events that inspired them. Topics include the Depression, fascism in Europe, Nazi aggression, the nuclear arms race, 12 presidents (from Hoover to Clinton), and more. The cartoon in which Block coined the phrase "McCarthyism" is included.
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Topics: Visual Arts & Performing Arts, History-Social Science, United States History