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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; copyright Bill Mauldin Estate LLC
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; copyright Bill Mauldin Estate LLC
Weeping Lincoln - Abraham Lincoln Memorial Weeping Cartoon Drawing
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; copyright Bill Mauldin Estate LLC
Bill Mauldin Estate LLC

Weeping Lincoln - Abraham Lincoln Memorial Weeping Cartoon Drawing

Artifact IDMO 63.2497
Object Type Cartoon
Date Saturday November 23, 1963
Artist (Cartoonist for the Chicago Sun-Times, American 1921-2003)
Publisher (First issue date 1948)
Medium Charcoal and ink on paper
Dimensionsframed H 19 1/4 in x W 15 1/4 in (48.9 cm x 38.7 cm)

Physical DescriptionOriginal charcoal and ink cartoon drawing of the Lincoln Memorial weeping created by cartoon artist Bill Mauldin. The cartoon is inscribed to Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy in pen at the lower center and signed lower right corner.
Historical NoteThis cartoon was printed on the rear page of the Chicago Sun Times Saturday final edition on November 23, 1963 as a memorial tribute to President Kennedy a day after his assasination.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from the artist to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President after the death of President Kennedy in 1963, it was transferred to General Service Office and held until donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright Chicago Sun Times, 1964 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 not infringe 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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