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"Nice Of Him To Furnish The Neck, Wasn't It" Cartoon
copyright McClatchy Newspapers of California. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Nice Of Him To Furnish The Neck, Wasn't It" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.79.1
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date August 20, 1958
Gifter
Artist (Cartoonist for the The McClatchy Newspapers of California, American, 1901 - 1985)
Medium Pen and black ink over graphite on paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 3/4 in x W 16 3/4 in (37.5 cm x 42.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of Two men, "Reactionary Labor" and "Reactionary Management" -- who holds a sign, "Lets Bury The Hatchet" -- pat each other's shoulders as they stand over the body a third man, "Kennedy-Ives Labor Reform Bill". Buried in the man's neck is a hatchet, "House Vote". The U.S. Capitol is seen in the background. Caption reads: "Nice Of Him To Furnish The Neck, Wasn't It".
inscribed "To Senator Kennedy -- with admiration and warm regards -- Newton Pratt 9-4-58"
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was given to John F. Kennedy by the artist and donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
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 The McClatchy Newspaper of California. 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.
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Related Links
Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the Labor Reform Bill in the Senate August 1958: "Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the Labor Reform Bill in the Senate August 1958"