"Plenty of Balls, But Which One to Run With!" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.64
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
November 28, 1959
Artist
Harold M. Talburt
(Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)
Gifter
Harold M. Talburt
Medium
charcoal, graphite, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 11 1/4 in (35 cm x 28.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. On a football field, the Democrat Donkey in helmet and cleats is facing six footballs heading toward him, "Brown" "Kennedy" "Adlai" "Johnson" "Symington" and "Humphrey", and is confused about which one to catch. Behind him, the Republican Elephant, in helmet and cleats, is rushing in. Caption reads: "Plenty Of Balls, But Which One To Run With!"
Additional DetailsCustodial 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.
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