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"Operation Head Start or Masks Off" Cartoon
copyright The Houston Cronicle; John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Operation Head Start or Masks Off" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.38.1
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date July 31, 1962
Artist (Cartoonist for the Houston Chronicle, American, 1899-1977)
Publisher (American Newspaper)
Medium graphite on card stock
Dimensionssheet H 10 1/2 in x W 13 in (26.7 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing of John F. Kennedy going head to head with Hubert Humphrey. The Capitol buiding is in the background with sign '68 Campaign'. Both JFK and Humphrey are wearing Klu Klux Clan outfits and have throw their masks aside. Caption reads "Operation Head Start or Masks Off"
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Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy. It 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Note© The Houston Cronicle Use of this image is restricted. 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 notinfringe 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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