"What I Want To Know Is - Who Lost?" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.162
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
April 7, 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. A puzzled citizen stands in front of a appliance shop wall, "Wisconsin", looing at with three television sets. The first set, "Jackie" is broadcasting a picture of John F. Kennedy and announcing, "As Brother Bob Says, It's A Fantastic Victory!". The second set,"Hubert" is broadcasting a picture of Hubert Humphrey and announcing "It's Actually A Humphrey Victory!" The third set, "Dickie", is broadcasting a picture of Richard Nixon and announcing "We Can Now Work With Renewed Confidence For A G.O.P. Victory!". The sets are all sitting on a shelf, "You Pays Your Money And You Takes Your Chances". Caption: "What I Want To Know Is - Who Lost?"
Additional DetailsCustodial 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.
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