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Copyright New York Daily News. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Nat…
Copyright New York Daily News. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"Now Pitching . . . ." Cartoon
Copyright New York Daily News. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Now Pitching . . . ." Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.97.1
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date April 8, 1963
Artist (Cartoonist for the New York Daily News, American, 1933 - 2012)
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 17 in (35.6 cm x 43.2 cm)

Physical DescriptionCaption: "Now Pitching . . . .". Inside caption: "The President Starts It Off In Washington Today . . . . And Wil'Ya Look At That Bullpen Backing Him Up?". A large drawing of JFK about to throw out the first pitch of the baseball season. In the foreground, "Jackie" tosses a baseball to "Bob" and "Ted", saying "Here Boys, Practice Up! Who Knows -- Maybe Someday . . . "
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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 New York 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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