POWERFUL "VOTE FOR DEWEY KILL THE KLAN" ANTI-TRUMAN POSTER.
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Winning Bid:
$973.50
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 10, 2018 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
28x41" on thin paper tack mounted at corners to acid free foam core. Slogan reads "Vote For Dewey Kill The Klan" w/cartoon at center depicting a Klan lynching mob w/FDR in the foreground, his arm around a hooded Truman, saying "I Should Be Very Happy To Run With Harry Truman. He'll Bring Real Strength To The Ticket!". After Truman was selected as FDR's running mate his possible Klan membership in the 1920's was exposed for political gain resulting in this poster that was distributed in the Southern US. A 3.25" vertical tear affecting the "K" in "Klan" a 2.5" vertical tear affecting the "R" in "For" and moderate edge chipping along right side. Technically VG but displaying Fine. Scarce.
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