"U.S. Maritime Commission Chairman Kennedy" Cartoon

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"U.S. Maritime Commission Chairman Kennedy" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.18

Object Type Editorial Cartoon

Date September 12, 1937

Artist Clifford K. Berryman (Editorial Cartoonist for The Washington Star, American, 1869 - 1949)

Gifter Clifford K. Berryman

Medium Ink, ink brush, on paper

DimensionsOverall H 16 in x W 18 in (40.6 cm x 45.7 cm)

Physical DescriptionJoseph P. Kennedy Sr. sits at a desk in front of a door labeled "U.S. Maritime Commission| Chairman Kennedy". He speaks to a sailor "You can't strike against that flag" and points to the U.S. ensign hanging in the office. In the background, two men , labeled "Lewis" and "NLRB" and a woman labeled "Perkins" observe, and all state "That fellow Kennedy sounds like a radical!"
Signed "To my esteemed friend, Joseph P. Kennedy, wishing much more power to him!!! C. K. Berryman/The 'Star' / Sept. 12, 1937"

Additional Details

Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Rose Kennedy. It was held by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Archives until it was transferred to the Museum Collection in 2024.

Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy

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

National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)

Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Note© Clifford K. Berryman, The Washington Star 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 not infringe 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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