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copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"Oops! I've Been Forgetting Something" Cartoon
copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Oops! I've Been Forgetting Something" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.12
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date September 25, 1959
Artist (Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)
Medium wax crayon on paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 13 in (38.1 cm x 33 cm)

Physical DescriptionA man is writing at an editorial desk; the paper reads "Summing Up Mr. K's Visit | Gains? Losses Setbacks Progress ? Hopes?". He is startled as his attention is drawn to an electric flatiron, "Steel Strike", smoking on a pair of pants in the next room. Caption reads: Oops! I've Been Forgetting Something".
Historical NotePremier Nikita Khrushchev of the Soviet Union made a state visit to the United States under President Dwight Eisenhower from September 15, 1959 to September 27, 1959. It was the first state visit of a Soviet leader to the United States.
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Custodial History NoteItem was given to John F. Kennedy in 1959 by the artist and donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1965 by the Estate of President 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 NoteCopyright The Washington Star. 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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