"Charles!" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 63.2243
Object Type
Cartoon, Political
Date
1961
Gifter
Er Caro
Artist
Er Caro
(French, Cartoonist)
Medium
crayon; ink on paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/4 in x W 8 in (29.8 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing depicting President and Mrs. Charles de Gaulle in bed. President de Gaulle is depicted as dreaming of Jacqueline Kennedy, with a thought balloon with Mrs. Kennedy's image over his head; Mrs. de Gaulle exclaims "Charles!" in the caption at bottom.
Historical NoteThis cartoon appeared in French newspapers during the Kennedys' hugely successful June 1961 visit to Paris. The original was later presented to Mrs. Kennedy.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It 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 SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055728)
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