Tell Me, as One Soldier to Another, How Does it Feel to Run a Government? 1960

"Tell Me, as One Soldier to Another, How Does it Feel to Run a Government?" is a 1960 editorial cartoon by Herbert Lawrence Block, also known as Herblock. It depicts two men in suits seated, engaging in a conversation. The cartoon is a commentary on the experience of governing and the challenges of political leadership, using humor and visual satire. The simple, yet powerful, image invites viewers to ponder the complexities of governance and the burdens of those who hold positions of power. The cartoon, created with charcoal, offers a critique of political leadership and its perceived similarities to military leadership, highlighting the pressures and anxieties of those in charge.