Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Granger Art on Demand > American Presidents

What We Need Is Another Pump. American cartoon satirizing President Roosevelts New Deal pump priming deficits; while he used more than $8 billion in emergency spending measures, Roosevelt insisted he was balancing the regular budget

What We Need Is Another Pump. American cartoon satirizing President Roosevelts New Deal pump priming deficits; while he used more than $8 billion in emergency spending measures, Roosevelt insisted he was balancing the regular budget


Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Cards
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

Granger Art on Demand

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Granger

What We Need Is Another Pump. American cartoon satirizing President Roosevelts New Deal pump priming deficits; while he used more than $8 billion in emergency spending measures, Roosevelt insisted he was balancing the regular budget

NEW DEAL: PRIME PUMP.
What We Need Is Another Pump. American cartoon satirizing President Roosevelts New Deal pump priming deficits; while he used more than $8 billion in emergency spending measures, Roosevelt insisted he was balancing the regular budget

Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age

Media ID 7783387

1930s Commerce Democratic Party Emergency Finance Franklin New Deal Political Acts


EDITORS COMMENTS
The satirical cartoon "What We Need Is Another Pump" captures the essence of President Roosevelt's New Deal policies during the 1930s. In this thought-provoking image, we witness a clever critique of FDR's pump priming deficits and his claims of balancing the regular budget. Depicting an American landscape with men working diligently to operate pumps, the cartoon highlights the immense emergency spending measures undertaken by Roosevelt, totaling over $8 billion. While these actions were intended to stimulate economic growth and alleviate the effects of the Great Depression, critics argued that they only exacerbated existing financial challenges. The artist skillfully portrays a sense of irony in this piece. Despite their efforts to pump money into various sectors like finance, commerce, and early industries, it becomes evident that another pump is needed due to ongoing deficits. This visual representation effectively questions whether such excessive spending truly achieves its desired outcomes or merely perpetuates a cycle of dependency on government intervention. Through this political commentary, we gain insight into both public sentiment towards FDR's Democratic Party and broader debates surrounding governmental fiscal responsibility during times of crisis. The cartoon serves as a reminder that even well-intentioned policies can have unintended consequences if not carefully managed. Granger Art on Demand has once again provided us with an intriguing historical artifact that invites contemplation about America's past economic struggles and sheds light on enduring questions about responsible governance in times of turmoil.

MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


American cartoon by L. J. Roche, 1951, showing President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State Dean Acheson, and the Pentagon in the proverbial frying pan over Trumans decision to remove General Douglas MacArthur from his post as supreme commander of U. N. forces in Korea
American cartoon by L. J. Roche, 1951, showing President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State Dean Acheson, and the Pentagon in the proverbial frying pan over Trumans decision to remove General Douglas MacArthur from his post as supreme commander of U. N. forces in Korea
Carry On Screaming (1966)
Carry On Screaming (1966)
The Presidents Putter 1928
The Presidents Putter 1928
Cartoon depicting newly elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt throwing out the trash of the departing Hoover administration. Drawing, 1933, by Jerry Doyle
Cartoon depicting newly elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt throwing out the trash of the departing Hoover administration. Drawing, 1933, by Jerry Doyle
A Wellington Boot- or the Head of the Armye, 19th century
A Wellington Boot- or the Head of the Armye, 19th century
The Union Club
The Union Club
Necessitas Non Habet Leges, or the Nauseous Pill, 1823 (hand-coloured engraving)
Necessitas Non Habet Leges, or the Nauseous Pill, 1823 (hand-coloured engraving)
Ride for Ride or Secret Influence Rewarded, 1784 (coloured litho)
Ride for Ride or Secret Influence Rewarded, 1784 (coloured litho)
The Modern Job! Or John Bull and his Comforts!, 1816
The Modern Job! Or John Bull and his Comforts!, 1816
President Chester A. Arthur suffers from dealing with the feuding factions of the Republican party. Cartoon, c1884
President Chester A. Arthur suffers from dealing with the feuding factions of the Republican party. Cartoon, c1884
BROBDINGNAG & GULLIVER. The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. Satirical etching
BROBDINGNAG & GULLIVER. The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. Satirical etching
The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, 1803
The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, 1803

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed