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"The Quick Change Artist." Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"The Quick Change Artist." Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"The Quick Change Artist." Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.140
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date March 7, 1960
Artist (Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)
Gifter
Medium graphite on paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 13 3/8 in (38.1 cm x 34 cm)
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. On a stage, a grimacing caveman Nikitta Khrushchev breathes "Fire And Brimstone" while holding a sign, "Attacks On 'Western Imperialism' " and a club, "Bombast". He ducks behind a changing screen, "Asia" and emerges from the other side, "Back In Moscow" as an angel being lifted in the air, holding a sign "Let's All Be Calm 'Til We Get To The Summit!". The globe, in the audience, looks upon the transformation with confusion. Caption: "The Quick Change Artist."
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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
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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