"Time For a Change? Cartoon"
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.38.56
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
1962
Artist
Ferman Martin
(Cartoonist for the Houston Chronicle, American, 1899-1977)
Publisher
The Houston Chronicle
(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. John F. Kennedy rushes to console the CIA and the State Department depicked as two screaming babies in craddles. "Bungling" above the babies heads. Caption reads "Time for a Change".
Historical NoteThe "Bay of Pigs" refers to a failed military operation that took place during John F. Kennedy's presidency, where a group of CIA-backed Cuban exiles attempted to invade Cuba at the Bay of Pigs in April 1961, aiming to overthrow Fidel Castro's regime; this event is widely considered a major foreign policy setback for the Kennedy administration due to its disastrous execution and lack of popular support within Cuba for the invasion.
The invasion was poorly planned and executed, with the invading force lacking sufficient air support and failing to garner widespread Cuban support, leading to their quick defeat by Castro's forces. The failure at the Bay of Pigs significantly damaged Kennedy's reputation and is often seen as a major early foreign policy blunder.
President John F. Kennedy made several changes to the Department of State, including appointing new officials and restructuring the department's decision-making structure.
Additional DetailsThe invasion was poorly planned and executed, with the invading force lacking sufficient air support and failing to garner widespread Cuban support, leading to their quick defeat by Castro's forces. The failure at the Bay of Pigs significantly damaged Kennedy's reputation and is often seen as a major early foreign policy blunder.
President John F. Kennedy made several changes to the Department of State, including appointing new officials and restructuring the department's decision-making structure.
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
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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