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"Are You Sure Our Position Is Strategically Defensible?" Cartoon
Copyright Greensboro Daily News. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Are You Sure Our Position Is Strategically Defensible?" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.89.5
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date October 1960
Gifter
Artist (Cartoonist for the Greensboro Daily News, American 1930 - 2021)
Medium Pen and ink, wax crayon on paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 18 3/4 in (36.2 cm x 47.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of Nixon, wearing a World War I uniform and carrying a blunderbuss, straddles two islands, "Quemoy" and "Matsu" and faces the mainland, while a worried GOP Elephant on his back looks behind them at John F. Kennedy in a boat, "JFK", who is painting a bulls-eye on the seat of Nixon's pants. Caption reads: "Are You Sure Our Position Is Strategically Defensible?"
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Custodial History NoteItem was given to John F. Kennedy by Bill Sanders It was 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 Greensboro Daily 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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