"President Cleveland, Where Are You?" takes place during the American Great Depression.

How does this setting affect the story?


Jerry must promise not to reveal his brother Armand's crush on Sally even though he sympathizes with Armand's sadness.

Jerry must decide whether to use what little money he has to buy trading cards or to pitch in his share for his father's gift.

Jerry and the boys must compete with each other to complete a set of president cards in order to win a new baseball glove.

Jerry must explain to Roger why he sold Rollie a Grover Cleveland card and helped him win the baseball glove.