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© Eugene T. Frankehoff. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
© Eugene T. Frankehoff. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
'Cheer up, things could be worse' Cartoon
© Eugene T. Frankehoff. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

'Cheer up, things could be worse' Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.41
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1950-1965
Artist (Cartoonist)
Gifter
Medium crayon, ink, on coquille board
DimensionsOverall H 8 1/2 in x W 11 in (21.6 cm x 27.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of a dejected man who sits looking down in a straight-backed chair. Caption reads: "One day as I sat brooding sad and melancholy, a voice came to me out of the gloom and said 'Cheer up, things could be worse'…… So I cheered up, and sure enough, things got worse ……..."
Inscribed to John F. Kennedy "To J.F.K. - Inspiration? Best wishes E.T. Frankenhoff"
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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Note© Eugene T. Frankehoff. 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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