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American Study #33 — Washington, D.C.

American Crackpot

I spent Thanksgiving 1997 in the nation's capital with my friend Kera. We did an extended hike around district and took in most of the expected sights (museums, memorials, Capitol, Georgetwon, etc.) Near the White House, we came upon this vintage piece of crackpottery. I took the pictures below with a disposable camera, which explains the unfortunate results. Transcriptions rest fitfully beneath the images.

The van was empty and I wanted to snap the other sides. The whole thing made Kera, normally a tough customer, a little uneasy, so we moved along. Mr. Cook has no doubt repainted since these were taken, which is reason enough the return to D.C. I hope catch the next oracular manifesto with better equipement.

1. My name is Lewis Cook I was the real president of the U.S.A. because I shook ands with the almighty god in 1986. This is why the cold war really ended, I am #7th generation descendent of the immortal Jefferson, and an 8th generation descend- ent of the immortal George Washington [Bumper] I am President Bush secret weapon

1. The resurected immortal Ben Franklin has predicted Iraq will commit another act of war before 2000, and as a result the U.S. military will leave a cloud over his head. 2. He also predicted that the U.S. Army will take control of the U.S. Govt. on 31 Dec. 1999. 3. Politicians must never forget "What is done in secret shall be proclaimed on housetops" 4. Death is only a deep sleep, so don't get cremated and keep your organs. The dead are awaiting resurrection.