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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
"Better Get The Lead Out Of Your Pants, Chum!" Cartoon
copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Better Get The Lead Out Of Your Pants, Chum!" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.51
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date November 13, 1959
Artist (Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)
Medium wax crayon, graphite, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/2 in x W 12 7/8 in (39.4 cm x 32.7 cm)

Physical DescriptionCaption: "Better Get The Lead Out Of Your Pants, Chum!" A sleeping workman, "Steel Negotiations" dozes against the side of a house that has a huge hole in the roof. At the side of the house, boards "Voluntary Settlement", shingles, nails, and tools lie unused. Above the roof, an umbrella "Temporary Injunction" shields the hole from an approaching storm cloud, "Congress".
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Custodial History NoteItem 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
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