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Copyright Detroit News. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National A…
Copyright Detroit News. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"Discouraging, Isn't It?" Cartoon
Copyright Detroit News. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Discouraging, Isn't It?" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.81
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date June 1960
Artist (Cartoonist for the Detroit News, American, 1911 - 1998)
Medium Ink, ink brush, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 3/4 in x W 17 3/4 in (37.5 cm x 45.1 cm)

Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing. Four figures wearing track uniforms run past a sign, "Democratic Cross-Country Race", and look up at a man zooming past them in a jet, "Kennedy". Caption reads: "Discouraging, Isn't It?".
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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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright Detroit News. 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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