Steaming Up
12/4/1916
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This cartoon features two characters, the Teddy Bear and Uncle Sam, and deals with bills considered before the holiday recess. It pictures Congress as a steaming factory churning out laws for the nation during a time of high activity. The reality is more complicated. Although Congress sometimes produces legislation quickly, it more typically works at a deliberative pace involving extensive information-gathering and debate. This cartoon also depicts how the work required to pass urgently needed legislation can prolong a congressional session. The legislation in this cartoon deals with railroads, appropriations, compulsory arbitration, and amending DC intangibles tax.
This cartoon was drawn by Clifford Berryman, one of Washington, DC's best-known cartoonists in the early to mid-1900s. Berryman drew for the Washington Post and Evening Star newspapers. His cartoons touched on a variety of subjects including politics, elections, and both World Wars.
This cartoon was drawn by Clifford Berryman, one of Washington, DC's best-known cartoonists in the early to mid-1900s. Berryman drew for the Washington Post and Evening Star newspapers. His cartoons touched on a variety of subjects including politics, elections, and both World Wars.
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Senate, 1789 - 2015.
National Archives Identifier: 306093
Full Citation: Steaming Up ; 12/4/1916; Berryman Political Cartoon Collection, 1896 - 1949; Records of the U.S. Senate, 1789 - 2015, Record Group 46; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/steaming-up, April 29, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.