"Strengthening the Ties" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.38.8
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
July 31, 1962
Artist
Ferman Martin
(Cartoonist for the Houston Chronicle, American, 1899-1977)
Publisher
The Houston Chronicle
(American Newspaper)
Medium
graphite on card stock
Dimensionssheet H 16 1/4 in x W 14 in (41.3 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. John F. Kennedy (US) stands arm in arm with two men (Venezuela) and (Columbia) showing a stance of force. A newpaper reads: Panama is 13th American Nation to Break Relations With Castro". Caption reads: "Strengthening the Ties"
Historical NoteJohn F. Kennedy's "Alliance for Progress" was a program aimed at countering the perceived communist threat from Fidel Castro in Cuba by promoting economic development and democratic reforms across Latin America, essentially trying to prevent the spread of Castro's revolution to other countries in the region through positive change and economic aid. JFK formed alliances with the coutries of Venezuela and Colombia under this program.
Additional DetailsCustodial 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
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