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Copyright The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Edward Kuekes. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and M…
Copyright The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Edward Kuekes. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
" HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME, WISH YOU WERE HERE" Cartoon
Copyright The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Edward Kuekes. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

" HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME, WISH YOU WERE HERE" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.110.2
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date March 11, 1962
Artist (Cartoonist for the The Cleveland Plain Dealer, American, 1901 - 1987)
Medium pen, ink, pencil, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 3/4 in x W 21 in (45.1 cm x 53.3 cm)

Physical DescriptionA grumpy John F. Kennedy wearing an apron, standing in a kitchen full of dirty dishes is reading a postcard with the Colesseum, Rome on it as a young girl (Caroline Kennedy) reaches for it. Caption: " HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME, WISH YOU WERE HERE".
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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 The Cleveland Plain Dealer 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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