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"History Must Prove Us Right -- Or There May Be No History" Cartoon
copyright Louisville Courier Journal. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"History Must Prove Us Right -- Or There May Be No History" Cartoon
copyright Louisville Courier Journal. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"History Must Prove Us Right -- Or There May Be No History" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.51.2
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1961-1963
Gifter
Artist (Cartoonist for Louisville Courier-Journal, American, 1927 - 1999)
Medium Ink on board
DimensionsOverall H 13 7/8 in x W 19 in (35.2 cm x 48.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of a grim-faced John F. Kennedy holding a sword in one mailed fist, and a shield in front of him. Caption reads: "History Must Prove Us Right -- Or There May Be No History".
inscribed "To President Kennedy -- with great admiration. Hugh Haynie"
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 NoteCopyright Hugh Haynie, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.This image is subject to copyright, use is restricted.
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