"Opposition to Test Ban Treaty"

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"Opposition to Test Ban Treaty"

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.38.27

Object Type Editorial Cartoon

Date 1962

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

Publisher The Houston Chronicle (American Newspaper)

Medium ink, charcoal, on paper

DimensionsOverall H 16 1/4 in x W 14 in (41.3 cm x 35.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. General Power (General Thomas S. Power) blows into a tuba that blares "Opposition to the Test-Ban Treaty" into JFK's ears. John F. Kennedy is blown off his feet and is plugging his ears.

Historical NoteThe "General Power" who served as the S.A.C. commander during John F. Kennedy's presidency was General Thomas S. Power. He was the Commander in Chief of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) from 1957 until 1964. Power was viewed as potentially too aggressive with nuclear weapons, due to his strong anti-communist views.

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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; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy

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)

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