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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administ…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"...but sit up straight- you are the daughter of the President of the United States of America" Cartoon
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"...but sit up straight- you are the daughter of the President of the United States of America" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 63.3059
Object Type Cartoon
Date 1961
Artist (Cartoonist)
Medium pigment on cardstock
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 8 in (26.7 cm x 20.3 cm)

Physical DescriptionOriginal color cartoon. John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy dining at table. Caption reads: "We want you to be a normal, unaffected little girl, but sit up straight- you are the daughter of the President of the United States of America"
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until 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
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