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"The Adlai Affair" Cartoon
copyright Louisville Courier Journal. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"The Adlai Affair" Cartoon
copyright Louisville Courier Journal. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"The Adlai Affair" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.51.3
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1961-1963
Artist (Cartoonist for Louisville Courier-Journal, American, 1927 - 1999)
Gifter
Medium Ink, pen, on board
DimensionsOverall H 13 7/8 in x W 19 in (35.2 cm x 48.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of John F. Kennedy portrayed as the Mona Lisa, holding a scroll, "The Adlai Affair". Surrounding the "painting", in the "frame", are a series of question marks.
inscribed "For President John F. Kennedy -- in good humor -- Hugh"
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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