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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"The Popular Demand" Cartoon
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"The Popular Demand" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 65.69.3
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date August 1913
Artist (Cartoonist for The Boston Post, American, 1866 - 1947)
Medium Pen and black ink over graphite on paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 16 1/4 in (35.6 cm x 41.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionCaption: "The Popular Demand". A man, Honey Fitz, sits at a typewriter writing a letter addressed to "My Dear Boston", calling upon the people to renominate John F. Fitzgerald for Mayor in spite of Fitzgerald's refusal to consider running again. The letter is signed "Vox Populi".
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was received through Senator Edward M. Kennedy's office. 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 Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights are be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Use of this image is restricted.
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