"There'll Be a Slight Delay" Cartoon

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"There'll Be a Slight Delay" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.38.13

Object Type Editorial Cartoon

Date 1962

Artist Ferman Martin (Cartoonist for the Houston Chronicle, American, 1899-1977)

Publisher The Houston Chronicle (American Newspaper)

Medium Charcoal and ink on heavy paper

DimensionsOverall H 16 1/2 in x W 14 in (41.9 cm x 35.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. An energetic John F. Kennedy carries a picnic basket labeled "Tax Cuts" and leads an exhausted old man (lagging economy) up a mountain towards "1963" in the distance. Bubble above JFK's head reads: "This is where we will have the picnic". Caption reads: "There'll Be a Slight Delay".

Additional Details

Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.

Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)

National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)

Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Note© The Houston Cronicle Use of this image is restricted. Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will notinfringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply.It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.

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