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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
"HE MUST BE OFF HIS ROCKER!" Cartoon
Copyright The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Edward Kuekes. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"HE MUST BE OFF HIS ROCKER!" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.110.6
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date June 20, 1963
Artist (Cartoonist for the The Cleveland Plain Dealer, American, 1901 - 1987)
Medium Charcoal on paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 3/4 in x W 20 3/4 in (42.5 cm x 52.7 cm)

Physical DescriptionCaption: "HE MUST BE OFF HIS ROCKER!". An empty rocking chair behind a desk covered in papers, "racial problems" and " civil rights crisis", with many suitcases , "Italy", "England", "Germany", "Ireland", and "JFK's European trip", next to the desk.
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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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