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Copyright San Fransico News. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Natio…
Copyright San Fransico News. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"The Face That Launches A Thousand Ships -- We Hope" Cartoon
Copyright San Fransico News. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"The Face That Launches A Thousand Ships -- We Hope" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.85
Object Type Cartoon
Date 1938
Artist (Cartoonist for the The San Francisco News, Scottish, 1894 - 1962)
Medium ink, crayon, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 16 in (33 cm x 40.6 cms)

Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of a smiling Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. who holds a report, "Coast Shipping Situation" in front of a body of water with many ships underway. Caption reads: "The Face That Launches A Thousand Ships -- We Hope"
inscribed "Compliments of Rodger and the San Francisco News"
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem 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 NoteCopyright San Fransico 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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