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© Hugh Haynie, The Courier Journal. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA…
© Hugh Haynie, The Courier Journal. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
"What's This '20th Century' Thing He Keeps Mentioning?" Cartoon
© Hugh Haynie, The Courier Journal. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

"What's This '20th Century' Thing He Keeps Mentioning?" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.51.8
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1961-1963
Artist (Cartoonist for Louisville Courier-Journal, American, 1927 - 1999)
Medium Ink, pen, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 18 1/2 in (35.6 cm x 47 cm)

Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of John F. Kennedy talking and pointing with four men, two dressed in 18th century clothing, "Allied Relations" and "Race Relations", and two dressed in 19th century clothing, "Trade Relations" and "Labor-Management Relations". Caption reads: "What's This '20th Century' Thing He Keeps Mentioning?".

Inscribed "For President Kennedy -- All Good Wishes, 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Note© Hugh Haynie, The Courier Journal. 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 NoteJFKL permission to use exhibit, website
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