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© Gib Crockett, Washington Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
© Gib Crockett, Washington Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
"I Suggest You Try These" Cartoon
© Gib Crockett, Washington Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

"I Suggest You Try These" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.26.2
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date January 30, 1959
Artist (Cartoonist for the Washington Star, American, 1912 - 2000)
Medium Ink on paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/4 in x W 16 1/4 in (41.3 cm x 41.3 cm)

Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of a toothless document, "Kennedy Labor Bill", tries to eat a steak, "Labor Abuses"; the waiter, "Ike", offers it a set of large teeth, "Administration Bill".Caption reads: "I Suggest You Try These".

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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. 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Note© Gib Crockett, 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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