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America 250 Ship in Storm

Jul
1
2026
America Ship Sails Through Storm With 250 Flag
AMERICA 250 SHIP IN STORM by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
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A sailing vessel named America appears on rough waters beneath stormy skies. The American flag flies from the mast with the number 250 added in red. Waves crash against the hull while lightning streaks through purple clouds on the right side of the scene.

Executive Branch Saws Off Judicial Branch

Feb
10
2025
Executive arm saws judicial branch from US government tree
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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The cartoon shows a tree representing the US government with three labeled branches. An arm marked executive holds a saw cutting the judicial branch. The image highlights tensions between government branches in early 2025.

July 4th present

Jun
27
2016
July 4th present
JULY 4TH PRESENT by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
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July 4th present COLOR

Jun
27
2016
July 4th present COLOR
JULY 4TH PRESENT COLOR by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
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The Independence Open

Jan
29
2013
The Independence Open
THE INDEPENDENCE OPEN by Brian Adcock, politicalcartoons.com
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