"What's All That Background Noise? . . . ." Cartoon

© Jim Berryman, The Washington Star, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, M…

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"What's All That Background Noise? . . . ." Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.19.5

Object Type Editorial Cartoon

Date November 11, 1958

Gifter Jim Berryman

Artist Jim Berryman (Cartoonist for The Washington Star, American, 1902 - 1971)

Medium Ink, white out, pen, on paper

DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 14 7/8 in (36.8 cm x 37.8 cm)

Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of a startled-looking "Kennedy" [John F. Kennedy] stands behind a lectern with a prepared statement in his hand, "And I Believe The Democrats Will Remain United in 1960 . . .", while behind a closed door come the words of intense arguments, "You Rebels" "Civil Rights Yes" "Absolutely No" "You Egg-Heads" "Labor Dictators" "School Dynamiters" Caption reads: "What's All That Background Noise? . . . .".
Inscribed by Jim Berryman "Regards from Jim Berryman, Washington Star, 11/11/58, To My Friend, John Kennedy . . . .One Yankee Democrat Who Knows The Score!"

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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Senatorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)

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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