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© James Cullen. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
© James Cullen. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"WILL YOU GET OFF MY BACK!" Cartoon
© James Cullen. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"WILL YOU GET OFF MY BACK!" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.27.2
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1961
Artist (Cartoonist)
Medium Colored ink, marker, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 in x W 11 in (20.3 cm x 27.9 cm)

Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of John F. Kennedy, with his arm resting on a newspaper, dictates a letter into a tape recorder: "American Society of Newspaper Editors; Gentlemen, WILL YOU GET OFF MY BACK!"

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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright 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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