"The Man Behind The Man Behind the Plow" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.38.63
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
1962
Artist
Ferman Martin
(Cartoonist for the Houston Chronicle, American, 1899-1977)
Publisher
The Houston Chronicle
(American Newspaper, founded 1901)
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 black and white cartoon drawing. The Republican elephant wearing a "Legislative Straight Jacket" struggles to push a plow over the field and the Farm Bill. The Democratic Donkey representing "Disgruntled Democrats" stands behind him determined to push him forward. An infuriated John F. Kennedy looks on in the background. Caption reads: "The Man Behind The Man Behind the Plow"
Historical NoteThis political cartoon refers to the struggle between Democrats and Republicans in support of the Agricultural sector and President Kennedy's 1961 Farm Bill.
The Agricultural Act of 1961, also known as Public Law 87-128, was a law signed by President John F. Kennedy on August 8, 1961. The law improved farm income, expanded markets for agricultural products, and reduced wheat and grain stocks. Farm subsidies were a common policy left over from the New Deal era. President Kennedy struggled to balance the support to farmers while trying to keep prices and supply in check from inflation.
Additional DetailsThe Agricultural Act of 1961, also known as Public Law 87-128, was a law signed by President John F. Kennedy on August 8, 1961. The law improved farm income, expanded markets for agricultural products, and reduced wheat and grain stocks. Farm subsidies were a common policy left over from the New Deal era. President Kennedy struggled to balance the support to farmers while trying to keep prices and supply in check from inflation.
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)
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