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© Jim Berryman, The Washington Star, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, M…
© Jim Berryman, The Washington Star, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"And I Thought He Wasn't Up To The Job!" Cartoon
© Jim Berryman, The Washington Star, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"And I Thought He Wasn't Up To The Job!" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.19.3
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date June 7, 1962
Gifter
Artist (Cartoonist for The Washington Star, American, 1902 - 1971)
Medium Ink, ink wash, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 7/8 in x W 16 1/2 in (35.2 cm x 41.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of Harry S. Truman siting at a desk, holding a newspaper with the headline "President Kennedy Writes Acid Letter To AMA". Behind Truman stands a smoking file cabinet, "H.S.T.'s Personal Letter File". Caption reads: "And I Thought He Wasn't Up To The Job!". Cartoon is inscribed by Jim Berryman "With all Good Wishes to President Kennedy"
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. 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 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)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Note© Jim 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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Related Links
https://www.archives.gov/files/legislative/resources/ebooks/a-visual-history-1940-1963.pdf