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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
"Listen Boys - It's Later Than You Think! Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"Listen Boys - It's Later Than You Think! Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.58
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date November 21, 1959
Artist (Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)
Gifter
Medium charcoal, graphite, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 11 1/4 in (35 cm x 28.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionTwo cars, "Steel Union Bosses" and "Steel Industry Bosses", have met head- on over railroad tracks, "80 Day Deadline", crushing a man betwen them; the drivers are both saying "Back Up!" Steam from an oncoming train, "Returning Congress", can be seen from around a bend. Caption reads: "Listen Boys - It's Later Than You Think!"
Additional Details
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
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.
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