Karl Kae Knecht Cartoon

Description:	The Public and The States, two men wearing suits, stand looking at the Constitution of the United States. The Public writes on the Constitution that it is still all O.K.. A proclamation from the office of the governor of Indiana is superimposed over part of the Constitution. It proclaims September 17, 1946 to be Constitution Day. Gates, Ralph F. (Ralph Fesler), 1893-1978 Image Access WideTEK 25 1787--The Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the United States of America. Article I Section 1. Legislative Powers. Section 2. House of Representatives. Section 3. Definition of Treason. Article IV. Section 1. Guarantees to States. Amendments. Still all O.K. The Public. The States. And plus the 21 Amendments. State of Indiana Executive Department, Indianapolis. For: Constitution Day. Tuesday, September 17th, 1946. To all whom these presents may come, greeting: Whereas, September 17th, 1946 marks the one hundred fifty-ninth anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America, and its formal adoption by the Constitutional Convention, consisting of the representatives of the original thirteen states, at Philadelphia, and whereas, with the passing of time, we have come to more clearly understand and appreciate the great wisdom of these forefathers and statesmen who gave us this basic law, and whereas, through the framework and stability of this great document, a newly born country grew into the worlds greatest power, and toward which all other nations of the world look for leadership, and point to as the symbol of freedom, and whereas, we all recognize, cherish, and honor this Constitution as the corner-stone of our great union of free states, under which with the guidance of God, will continue to grow and maintain its position of greatness in the eyes of the people of all the world. Now, therefore, I, Ralph F. Gates, Governor of the State of Indiana, by virtue of the power vested in my by the laws and the Constitution of our State do hereby proclaim Tuesday, September 17th, 1946 as Constitution Day and urge our people, through their wisdom, and under the framework of this great Constitution of ours, to cooperate in consecrating its memory, and in dedicating themselves to upholding its principles, and in seeing that those who would belittle and destroy it are readily brought to task. I further urge our people to cooperate with our leaders and the other peoples of the World, in helping bring about a World freedom as great and just as we have achieved under our great country and our great Constitution. Seal of the State of Indiana 1816. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the great seal of the state of Indiana, at the capitol, in the city of Indianapolis, this 17th day of August. By the Governor. Ralph F. Gates. [in margins: Evansville, Ind. Courier 9-16-1946.]
Origin:	2014
Created By:	Karl Kae Knecht
Source:	http://digital.evpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/karlknecht/id/3003
Collection:	Karl K. Knecht Collection
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Subjects:	National Affairs Holidays Evansville (Ind.) -- History -- Caricatures and cartoons United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century -- Caricatures and cartoons Caricatures and cartoons -- United States

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