From Benjamin Franklin’s drawing in 1754 to contemporary cartoons, editorial cartoons have always been a part of American journalism and politics, despite the discomfort of the cartoons’ targets—and to the delight of their readers. In this illustrated lecture, Stephen Hess, senior fellow emeritus at the Brookings Institution, and Sandy Northrop, award-winning PBS television producer and political cartoon expert, discuss their book, American Political Cartoons. A book signing will follow the program.
The speakers were introduced by David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States.
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