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"Some Repair Work On Those Pails Would Help!" Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"Some Repair Work On Those Pails Would Help!" Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"Some Repair Work On Those Pails Would Help!" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.60
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date November 24, 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 DescriptionCaption: "Some Repair Work On Those Pails Would Help!" A tree, "The U.S. Economy" is tapped with several "Tax Hikes". Sap is pouring into buckets with many holes in them, "Legal Loopholes". In the background, a confused man, "Treasury", is looking at the tree and scratching his head, and says to a concerned man standing next to him, "I Cant' Figure Out Why We Don't Get More!"
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 The Washington Star. Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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