"Murder, Incorporated" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.53.1
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
ca. 1958
Artist
Don Hesse
(Cartoonist for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, American, 1918 - 1985)
Gifter
Don Hesse
Medium
Ink, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 3/4 in x W 16 in (32.4 cm x 40.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of a figure, "Kennedy Labor Bill", pursued by two men, "Political Angle Shooters", who are trying to stab it with knives.Caption reads: "Murder, Incorporated".
Additional DetailsCustodial 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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Senatorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright St. Louis Globe Democrat. This image is subject to copyright, use is restricted. It is the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictionsUse Restriction NoteJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MAIn Collection(s)
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