"About Time to Stop This Nibbling" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.38.3
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
1962
Artist
Ferman Martin
(Cartoonist for the Houston Chronicle, American, 1899-1977)
Publisher
The Houston Chronicle
(American Newspaper)
Medium
Charcoal on card stock
Dimensionssheet L 16 in x W 14 in (40.6 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. John F. Kennedy and Uncle Sam are watching a steam shovel labeled with the Russian symbol of a hammer and sickle take a bite out of the earth labeled "Berlin". Caption reads: "About time to Stop the Nibbling"
Historical NoteJohn F. Kennedy's Berlin policy was to support West Berlin and counter the Soviet Union's threat to it and the spread of communism. On July July 25, 1961
Kennedy warned the USSR against any false moves in Berlin and called for increased military spending and US action.
Additional DetailsKennedy warned the USSR against any false moves in Berlin and called for increased military spending and US action.
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Note© The Houston Cronicle
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