Which of the Two Faces Is Right, Henry?
3/31/1948
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This cartoon, printed before the 1948 Presidential election, shows Progressive Party candidate Henry Wallace "flip-flopping"--that is, changing positions--on defense policy. As Vice President during World War II, Wallace staunchly defended military preparedness as a deterrent to war. In 1948, he changed his position and argued that military preparedness would not prevent confrontation. Running as the peace candidate in these early years of the Cold War, Wallace earned no electoral votes and less than three percent of the popular vote.
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Senate.
National Archives Identifier: 306115
Full Citation: Which of the Two Faces Is Right, Henry?; 3/31/1948; Records of the U.S. Senate, Record Group 46. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/which-of-the-two-faces-is-right-henry, October 1, 2023]Rights: No Known Copyright Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
