Public Programs and Policy Making

Public Programs and Policy Making

Unit IV

Grade 12: Unit IV- Public Programs and Policy Making

Library of Congress Resources Used:

Block, H. (1977). "... One nation ... indivisible ...," Library of Congress:

Exhibitions, Herblock’s History Political Cartoons From the Crash to the Millenium.

Block, H. (1977). “This here country ain’t big enough for both of us.” Library of Congress: Exhibitions, Herblock’s History Political Cartoons From the Crash to the Millenium.

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HOME - Introduction -- About Herblock -- THE CARTOON by Herb Block
Exhibition Sections: Presidents -- "More Light!" -- Another Dove -- Tick-Tock -- "Fire!"
Fruits of Victory -- Animal Farm -- Ascent Into the Unknown -- "I am Not a Crook"
One Nation, Indivisible -- Corporate Body Snatchers -- Sorcerer's Apprentice
Lines in the Sand -- Hare and Tortoise -- Caricatures of Herblock -- Object Checklist -- Credits


During the 1970s, Herb Block brought attention to such issues as education, poverty, and other social injustices. He satirized presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. His images defined world events that shaped the era, such as those that led to the U.S. boycott of the 1980 Olympics in Moscow and the abduction of American hostages by the followers of the Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran.

"... One nation ... indivisible ..."

On February 22, 1977, newly-elected President Jimmy Carter submitted his budget to Congress. It included an additional $350 million in school aid for poor children; extra millions in grants and work-study programs for college students; and sought a reduction in congressional funds for school districts with large numbers of federal employees. Herb Block's cartoon is a reminder of the divisions in one nation.
"... One nation ... indivisible ...," February 22, 1977 Ink, graphite, and opaque white, with tonal film overlay and porous point pen over graphite underdrawing on paper
Published in the Washington Post (83)
LC-USZ62-126888 /

HOME - Introduction -- About Herblock -- THE CARTOON by Herb Block
Exhibition Sections: Presidents -- "More Light!" -- Another Dove -- Tick-Tock -- "Fire!"
Fruits of Victory -- Animal Farm -- Ascent Into the Unknown -- "I am Not a Crook"
One Nation, Indivisible -- Corporate Body Snatchers -- Sorcerer's Apprentice
Lines in the Sand -- Hare and Tortoise -- Caricatures of Herblock -- Object Checklist -- Credits


During the 1970s, Herb Block brought attention to such issues as education, poverty, and other social injustices. He satirized presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. His images defined world events that shaped the era, such as those that led to the U.S. boycott of the 1980 Olympics in Moscow and the abduction of American hostages by the followers of the Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran.

"This here country ain't big enough for both of us"

In 1977, a severe fuel shortage caused by an OPEC decrease in production, along with increased pollution and growing fears of global warming, caused Americans to rethink energy use. Yet the government was slow to carry out the 1970 Clean Air Act, and the automobile industry pressured Congress to extend the deadline further. In 1977, the Act was amended to give both states and automakers still more time to reduce emissions. Gas-guzzling SUVs and light trucks were not held to the standards of ordinary cars and were later given till 2004 and beyond to reduce their polluting.
"This here country ain't big enough for both of us," July 27, 1977
Ink, graphite, and opaque white over graphite underdrawing on paper
Published in the Washington Post (85)
LC-USZ62-126936 /