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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
"What Are We Raising - Eagles Or Flying Squirrels?" Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"What Are We Raising - Eagles Or Flying Squirrels?" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.127
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date February 20, 1960
Artist (Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)
Medium Charcoal on paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 13 in (38.1 cm x 33 cm)

Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. An alarmed man is reading a newspaper with the headline "Air Force Goofs" and lookin up at three squirells flying overhead, saying "Some Pastors Are Commies!" "Keep An Eye On Brother!" "And Remember How To Wash The Dog!". From inside a birdhouse with a windsock on top, a voice is heard, "Make Mine A Martini!" Caption: "What Are We Raising - Eagles Or Flying Squirrels?".
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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
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