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© Cy Hungerford, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Bost…
© Cy Hungerford, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"The Kennedy Dogs" Cartoon
© Cy Hungerford, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"The Kennedy Dogs" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.54.3
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1963
Artist (Cartoonist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, American 1889-1983)
Medium Pen and ink on paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/4 in x W 12 in (38.8 cm x 30.5 cm)

Physical DescriptionA worried-looking John F. Kennedy holds a "Tax Cut Bone" in front of an eager sitting dog, "Taxpayer", while being bitten on the backside by another dog, "Railroad Dispute". In the foreground, a dog "Congress" is being chased by another dog with a bomb in its mouth, "Test Ban" and in the background a black dog, "Civil Rights" is holding a sign in its mouth, "Marching on to Washington". Caption reads: "The Kennedy Dogs".
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy. It 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 Note© Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 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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