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copyright The Houston Chronicle. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; N…
copyright The Houston Chronicle. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"Who Said Florida Vacation?" Cartoon
copyright The Houston Chronicle. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Who Said Florida Vacation?" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.38.30
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1962-1963
Artist (Cartoonist for the Houston Chronicle, American, 1899-1977)
Publisher (American Newspaper)
Medium pen, ink on paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/4 in x W 14 in (41.3 cm x 35.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Under the scorching sun, the Democratic Donkey buries John F. Kennedy in the sand "transition problems". Documents in the waves (tide of other problems) lap against the shore. Caption reads: "Who Said Florida Vacation?"
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; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
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