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© Dan Dowling, New York Herald Tribune. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston…
© Dan Dowling, New York Herald Tribune. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"Humphrey's Last Stand" Cartoon
© Dan Dowling, New York Herald Tribune. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"Humphrey's Last Stand" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.31.2
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1960
Artist (Cartoonist for the New York Herald Tribune, American, 1906 - 1993)
Medium Ink, ink brush, pen, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 3/4 in x W 18 1/2 in (37.5 cm x 47 cm)

Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of Senator Hubert H. Humphrey who sits behind his dead horse on the ground near a sign, "Wisconsin", surrounded by a group of mounted, armed Native Americans shooting at him, "All The Kennedys". Caption reads: "Humphrey's Last Stand".
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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© 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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