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Copyright Detroit Free Press. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Copyright Detroit Free Press. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
"Fastest Gun" Cartoon
Copyright Detroit Free Press. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

"Fastest Gun" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.103.1
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date May 11, 1960
Artist (Cartoonist for the Detroit Free Press, American, 1913 - 1992)
Medium charcoal on paper
DimensionsOverall H 21 1/2 in x W 18 in (54.6 cm x 45.7 cm)

Physical DescriptionCaption: "Fastest Gun". A smiling "Kennedy", wearing cowboy clothes and carrying two smoking six-shooters, walks away under the moonlight from a hillside cemetery, in which are tombstones "Wisconsin Primary Opponents" "West Virginia Primary Opponents" "Nebraska Primary Foes".
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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 Detroit Free Press. 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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