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"Our National Debt . . . "
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From the top, bold red letters read: "Our National Debt $3,122,700,000,000 (3 Trillion Bucks)," "Did you spend your share?" On the right is a cartoon profile of a man's head with cigar (self-portrait?), and far right, in black letters: "I spent it on liquor & women; the rest I threw away!"
Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991
Publication Information
| Creator | Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980) |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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