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"Somebody is Dragging His Feet" Cartoon
MO 2024.1.38.67, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"Somebody is Dragging His Feet" Cartoon
MO 2024.1.38.67, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Somebody is Dragging His Feet" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.38.66
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1962
Artist (Cartoonist for the Houston Chronicle, American, 1899-1977)
Publisher (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. John F. Kennedy dressed as a Frontiersmen is driving a wagon uphill with "Legislative Program" dragging his exaggerated feet out the back of the wagon. A sign on the road indicates "Congress Halfway Mark". Caption reads: Somebody is Dragging His Feet".
Historical NoteThis political cartoon references the slow legislative process and a half way point in which Congress has reached an agreement to pass laws and policy. Ferman Martin uses irony to show that this struggle is an "uphill battle" with disagreements in Congress preventing the process from moving forward.
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
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 Use of this image is restricted. Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will notinfringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply.It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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