"By The Way, Mao - Have You Any Grandchildren?" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.17
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
October 1, 1959
Gifter
Harold M. Talburt
Artist
Harold M. Talburt
(Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 13 in (38.1 cm x 33 cm)
Physical DescriptionCaption: "By The Way, Mao - Have You Any Grandchildren?" Khrushchev and Mao are sitting at a table under a Chinese lantern bearing the Hammer and Sickle. Khrushchev holds documents, "Sweetness And Light | Relax Tensions", while on the table are other papers, "Tibet", "Formosa", "U.S.A", and "Vietnam". Behind Khrushchev is another group of documents sitting in a hat, "Agreement With Ike's Grandchildren For Spring Visit".
Additional DetailsCustodial 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Senatorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright Washington Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA. The use of this image is restricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view
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