Political Cartoons Surrounding President Kennedy

This cartoon depicts President John F. Kennedy and the vice President at the time trying to contain "nuclear war". The nuclear war, depicted by the artist, clearly shows signs of having monster like qualities. The monster like qualities can represent how dangerous nuclear war could have been if Kennedy had not made the smart decisions he made. The cartoon also shows the president panting "GET A LOCK FOR THIS THING", showing how much of a struggle the United States government administration had to deal with during the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis.

"Freedom has many difficulties and democracy is not perfect, but we have never had to put up a wall to keep our people in... As a free man, I take pride in the words, 'Ich bin ein Berliners' (I am a Berliner)"

Although President Kennedy had to discern vital decisions concerning the Soviets and Cubans, he also did have to deal with more positive situations. The Berlin Wall was located in West Berlin and was built by the East Germans. The wall symbolized gloom during to Cold War because it was built to keep the East Germans from going to West Germany. With President Kennedy's help however, the wall was torn down. This event marked as a monumental achievement for the world, and the falling of the wall is still celebrated today. In this cartoon, the older figure is recollecting the rise and fall of the Berlin wall. He states "You'll never guess what this use to be, son...", commentating on the Berlin Wall's pointless existence.

Kennedy was credited with being a very "pretty boy" during his presidency. In fact, his wife and him achieved an almost celebrity status. In this caricature, his hair and facial bones are exaggerated to emphasis his "good looks". Till this day, scandels and rumors still roam around about the Kennedy family and John F. Kennedy's first lady.

Sadly on November 22, 1963 in Dallas Texas John F. Kennedy was shot while riding in a parade. Americans were stunned and saddened after only experiencing Kennedy's president for 2 and a half yaers. Later the killer was identified as Lee Harvey Oswald. Kennedy's legend and presidency will be remembered for his couragous efforts towards the end of the Cold War, falling of Berlin, and elequent rhetoric in the 1960's and 1970's.