The Conscience of the Country: Herblock's Influential Ink Bottle
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October 31, 1947


The First Amendment is one of the most venerated American rights. Herbert Block, famed editorial cartoonist for the Washington Post, championed this right for the American public. He revealed the truth behind our politics, presidents, and social issues. Herblock was a frontrunner in voicing his opinions in the face of criticism and opposition. He used his ink bottle to uphold his right to - and responsibility for - informing the people
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Cartoon courtesy of The Herb Block Foundation
Aditi Dinakar and Andrew Boge
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