The Founders Would Have Loved It, political cartoon by Herb Block

The Founders Would Have Loved It, political cartoon by Herb Block

Date Created:

Place Created: Washington, DC

Year Created: 1985

Publisher: Washington Post

Owner: Library of Congress

Description:

By altering the U.S. flag with a cross of stars, Herb Block highlighted the debate about the meaning of the founding fathers' belief on the separation of church and state. By placing the presidential portrait next to the cross of stars, Herb Block underscored the friendly relations between President Ronald Reagan and the religious right during his second term of office.

Source: Herbert L. Block Collection (Library of Congress). Copyright 1985 Herblock.