Caption: Something to be proud of  Description: Uncle Sam doffs his hat to a female figure depicting Washington and holding the city shield and a bouquet of flowers [This cartoon, which appeared in the Washington Post, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the District as the nation’s capital].

Caption: none Description: An oversized man, gesturing at a clock that reads after midnight, begins to place a huge “Kimball Extinguisher” on top of a smaller figure who is playing a piano.

Caption: Making a Record Description: An oversized, proud “D.C.” grins and holds the newspaper baseball page with the headline, “Nationals win 4 games in 2 days!”

Caption: The Problem Description: “D.C.” gazes at the pupils spilling out of the doors of District schoolhouses, labeled with various signs denoting overcrowding.

Caption: All dressed up and nowhere to go! Description: “D.C.” is at the water’s edge dressed in his swimming outfit, but is upset to see a sign stating, “Tidal basin bathing beach closed by order of Congress.”