Skip to main content
"Eventually - Why Not Now?" Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"Eventually - Why Not Now?" Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"Eventually - Why Not Now?" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.136
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date March 1, 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 DescriptionCaption: "Eventually - Why Not Now?" In a bathroom, a stern "Civil Rights Bill", holding a scrub brush, is speaking to a towel-clad Democrat Donkey, "Southern Bloc" while pointing to a filling bathtub, "Showdown Vote", and saying "This Time You're NOT Going to Talk Yourself Out Of It!".
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
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.
Not on view
Related Links