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copyright Dan Dowling John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
copyright Dan Dowling John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"Won't There Be Any Shooting In The Plaza?" Cartoon
copyright Dan Dowling John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"Won't There Be Any Shooting In The Plaza?" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.31.1
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1960
Gifter
Artist (Cartoonist for the New York Herald Tribune, American, 1906 - 1993)
Medium Ink, white out, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 7/8 in x W 19 in (37.8 cm x 48.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of a stagecoach in the center of a Western town contains "Symington" "Johnson" and "Stevenson", who are saying "I'm not an avowed candidate!" "Me Either!" "Nor Me!". Off to one side stands JFK with drawn guns and a paper, "FIght It Out In The Primaries -- Kennedy Challenge" Caption reads: "Won't There Be Any Shooting In The Plaza?"
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© Dan Dowling, New York Herald Tribune. 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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