"His Seven Year Boots" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.38.57
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
1961
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 with exaggeratedly large strides, steps over his political opponents in the Oregon Primary. Politcal figures, Morse, Humphrey, Johnson, and Symington are shown struggling beneath him.
Historical NoteThis political cartoon refers to the 1960 Democratic presidential primaries where John F. Kennedy was emerging as the frontrunner. The title "His Seven League Boots" alludes to the fairy tale concept of magical boots that allow the wearer to take giant steps, symbolizing Kennedy's rapid progress toward the Democratic nomination.
Additional DetailsCustodial 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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