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Dwight Eisenhower Cartoon

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Cartoon of Dwight D. Eisenhower with electric chairs for teeth. The image is very likely in reference to the Rosenberg spy case.

Date Created:
circa 1953-1959
Creator:
Committee to Secure Justice for Morton Sobell

Publication Information

Creator Committee to Secure Justice for Morton Sobell
Date Created circa 1953-1959

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Committee to Secure Justice for Morton Sobell records, 1946-1969
Call Number PH 3288
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465367602121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00007

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012BZN
Legacy ID
WHi 3504

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