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Copyright Albany Times Union. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Copyright Albany Times Union. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"Presidential Chair - 1961" Cartoon
Copyright Albany Times Union. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"Presidential Chair - 1961" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.86.2
Object Type Cartoon
Date 1961
Artist (Cartoonist for the Albany Times-Union, American, 1923 - 2011)
Medium Ink, white out, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 20 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 52.1 cm)

Physical DescriptionJohn F. Kennedy is seated in a rocking chair, "Patience" mounted on tank treads, "Fortitude", reading a newspaper with the headlines "Reports | Berlin Crisis Worsens | New Threats" Caption reads: "Presidential Chair - 1961".

inscribed: "To President Kennedy with my warmest wishes for success -- Hy Rosen '61"""
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was given to President Kennedy by Hy Rosen. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
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 Albany Times Union. 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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