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© Hugh Haynie. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
© Hugh Haynie. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"Test Ban Proposals" Cartoon
© Hugh Haynie. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"Test Ban Proposals" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.51.5
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1961-1963
Gifter
Artist (Cartoonist for Louisville Courier-Journal, American, 1927 - 1999)
Medium ink, ink brush, white out, pen, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 7/8 in x W 19 in (35.2 cm x 48.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionBlack ink cartoon drawing of John F. Kennedy, carrying an olive branch and a paper, "Test Ban Proposals", is kicked in the shins by a glum-looking GOP Elephant carrying a placard, "Appeaser!", and a gleeful Nikita Khrushchev, who also hits John F. Kennedy with a shoe and who carries a placard, "Warmonger!" [Caption has been lost]
inscribed "For President John F. Kennedy -- best wishes, Hugh Hainey"
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© Hugh Haynie. 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.Use Restriction Notepermission for JFKL use
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