"The Big Question." Cartoon

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"The Big Question." Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.87

Object Type Editorial Cartoon

Date December 31, 1959

Artist Harold M. Talburt (Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)

Gifter Harold M. Talburt

Medium charcoal on paper

DimensionsOverall H 13 7/8 in x W 11 7/8 in (35.2 cm x 30.2 cm)

Physical DescriptionA man wearing the Republican Elephant suit, "Nixon", is looking back at his tail in the shape of a question mark, "2nd Place". A sign in the ground reads "Fine Opening For The Right Man." In the background, the dome of the Capitol can be seen. Caption reads: "The Big Question."

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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