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Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"The Carriage Awaits, M'Lord." Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"The Carriage Awaits, M'Lord." Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.55
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date November 18, 1959
Artist (Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)
Medium graphite on paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 11 1/4 in (35 cm x 28.5 cm)

Physical DescriptionAn excited man is driving a refuse truck, "Clean-Up", next to a house, "Jimmy Hoffa's Castle - Keep Out!", where a pail of stinking garbage sits. At the back of the truck are stair-steps, "Supreme Court Okay Of Monitors". Caption reads: "The Carriage Awaits, M'Lord."
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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
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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