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copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; N…
copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"Where They're Both Going If They Don't Pull Together" Cartoon
copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Where They're Both Going If They Don't Pull Together" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.34
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date October 22, 1959
Artist (Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)
Medium wax crayon, graphite on paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/4 in x W 13 3/4 in (38.7 cm x 34.9 cm)

Physical DescriptionTwo men, "Union Bosses" and "Management" are in a boat, "Collective Bargaining" in a rapids, "More And Tougher Laws". They are rowing in opposite directions, while saying to each other "You're Going MY Way!!". Caption reads: "Where They're Both Going If They Don't Pull Together".
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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 Washington Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA. The use of this image is restricted.
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