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"These Tune-Up Jobs Sure Take A Lot Of Gas." Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"These Tune-Up Jobs Sure Take A Lot Of Gas." Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"These Tune-Up Jobs Sure Take A Lot Of Gas." Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.126
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date February 17, 1960
Artist (Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)
Medium graphite on paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 13 in (38.1 cm x 33 cm)

Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. At a service station, a mechanic is working on a car, "Legislative Program - 1960 Or Bust", that is backfiring "Civil Rights Debate" "Missile Gap Debate" "Foreign Aid Debate" and "Farm Program Debate", and sending out a cloud of dark smoke that hangs overhead, "Campaign Politics". Caption: "These Tune-Up Jobs Sure Take A Lot Of Gas."
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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 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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