Exercise Book: Snoopy's Daily Dozen: 12 Physical Fitness Exercises
Artifact IDMO 2007.15.1
Object Type
Book
Date
c. 1965-1969
Maker
Charles M. Schulz
(Cartoonist, American 1922-2000)
Maker
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
(Founded 1910)
Medium
printed cardstock
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/4 in x W 10 1/4 in (38.7 cm x 26 cm )
Physical DescriptionBook illustrating the "Peanuts" gang participating in 12 exercises: Three Point Hop, The Inch Worm Walk, Halloween Hop, The Bear Walk, Situps, Kangaroo Hop, Hobble Hop, Gorilla Walk, Inverted Crab Walk, Sit Balance, and Jump and Reach. The twelfth exercise page is missing. The book is spiral-bound at the top, and the illustrations are printed in red and black. The interior front cover is inscribed "Happy Birthday! Love Vicki".
Historical Note"Snoopy's Daily Dozen" was released by Hallmark Cards Inc. beginning in 1965, two years after President Kennedy created the President's Council on Physical Fitness. Charles Shultz's beloved Peanuts characters were ideal motivators to get 1960s kids up and moving.
President Dwight Eisenhower had founded the President's Council on Youth Fitness in 1956 after studies found that the post-World War II lifestyle and reduced need for physical labor was negatively impacting the health of Americans, particularly children. In the environment of the Cold War lethargy was also considered a security threat, making youth fitness an important issue.
Among the Council's long-term goals were to popularize athleticism and educate youths about the importance of physical fitness. In 1963, President Kennedy changed the council to the President's Council on Physical Fitness to shift its role to serve all Americans.
Additional DetailsPresident Dwight Eisenhower had founded the President's Council on Youth Fitness in 1956 after studies found that the post-World War II lifestyle and reduced need for physical labor was negatively impacting the health of Americans, particularly children. In the environment of the Cold War lethargy was also considered a security threat, making youth fitness an important issue.
Among the Council's long-term goals were to popularize athleticism and educate youths about the importance of physical fitness. In 1963, President Kennedy changed the council to the President's Council on Physical Fitness to shift its role to serve all Americans.
Custodial History NoteThis item was purchased by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2007.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Purchase
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
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