Barkley served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1913-1927) during President Woodrow Wilson's presidency (1913-1921) and the U.S. Senate (1927-1949; 1955-1956) where he held the offices of Senate Majority Leader (1937-1947) and Senate Minority Leader (1947-1949). Barkley considered running for president in 1952 but was thought too old at seventy-four and Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson eventually took the nomination.]]>
Cartoon dedication: "For Adlai Stevenson with admiration and respect. -Lou Grant"]]> This poster uses the Square Deal to refer to Adlai Stevenson II's legislative agenda should he win the 1952 presidential election by creating connections to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal" legislation and President Harry S. Truman's "Fair Deal". President Theodore Roosevelt coined the Square Deal after his 1904 election to the presidency. 

Poster caption: "The best deal of the past, present, & future."

 

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Cartoon dedication: "To Adlai Stevenson from a grateful spectator. Harry Wood"]]>
Cartoon dedication: "Very best of luck to Adlai Stevenson in '56- Regards, Bill Cranford"]]>
On verso: "Stevenson, un pensador ante American Latina."]]>
Cartoon dedication: "With best regards to Mr. Adlai Stevenson - Paul Conrad."]]>
Cartoon dedication: "Dear Governor, Greetings from a former Illinoisian, Freeport boyhood 1886-1906, Here in Courier since 1906, K. K. K."]]>
Cartoon dedication: "To Adlai Stevenson Gov of Illinois- Best Wishes, Kurt Carlson & Smorg!"]]>