"The State Of The Union." Cartoon

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"The State Of The Union." Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.157

Object Type Editorial Cartoon

Date March 29, 1960

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

Gifter Harold M. Talburt

Medium charcoal on paper

DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 12 in (35.6 cm x 30.5 cm)

Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two men, "Pollsters", are in the air paddling a large butter churn, "The Dairy State", which sits on a the outsize outline of "Wisconsin"on the United States. Spilling forth from the churn are "It's All Kennedy" on one side, and "Humphrey Coming Up Fast! Caption: "The State Of The Union."

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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