"Fan Fare" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.29
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
April 10, 1961
Gifter
Walt Ditzen
Artist
Walt Ditzen
(Cartoonist, American, 1913 - 1973)
Medium
Ink on paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 in x W 11 in (20.3 cm x 27.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA three panel cartoon, "Fan Fare". 1) Baseball manager, "MGR" speaks to John F. Kennedy in the stands, "Well, here we go, just startin' out - " 2) "MGR" continues, "- I guess we're sort of in the same boat" JFK replies "Not exactly - " 3) JFK holds baseball in hand and continues "I've got a four year contract!"
Inscribed "To JFK - It Never Hurts To Have A Little Speech Ready - Walt Ditzen '61"
Additional DetailsInscribed "To JFK - It Never Hurts To Have A Little Speech Ready - Walt Ditzen '61"
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© Walt Ditzen.
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