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copyright The Houston Chronicle. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; N…
copyright The Houston Chronicle. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"Atlas Wants A Bigger Load" Cartoon
copyright The Houston Chronicle. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Atlas Wants A Bigger Load" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.38.44
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1962
Artist (Cartoonist for the Houston Chronicle, American, 1899-1977)
Publisher (American Newspaper)
Medium Charcoal, pencil, ink on paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/4 in x W 14 in (41.3 cm x 35.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Atlas (John F. Kennedy) holds the World on his shoulder and a stack full of National Prolems. In the lower right corner an overburdened housewife carries a large sack "Housewifes Problems". Lower left corner the Capitol building and "President Requests New Legislation to Protect Consumers". Caption reads: "Atlas Wants A Bigger Load".
Historical NoteJohn F. Kennedy is widely recognized for establishing the concept of a "Consumer Bill of Rights" in a speech to Congress on March 15, 1962, where he outlined four basic consumer rights: the right to safety, the right to be informed, the right to choose, and the right to be heard; essentially laying the foundation for modern consumer protection laws in the United States. Kennedy's speech led to increased focus on consumer protection legislation and regulatory actions by the government.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
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