You're With the State Department, I Presume 1947

"You're With the State Department, I Presume" is a 1947 political cartoon by Herbert Lawrence Block. The cartoon depicts a social gathering, with a man wearing a tape over his mouth, subtly referencing censorship and the state department's control of information. This black and white pen and ink drawing, measuring 47.4 x 36.6 cm, reflects Block's keen eye for satire and his use of caricature to address important political issues of the day. Known for his biting wit and sharp observations, Block, better known as "Herblock," was a celebrated American editorial cartoonist.