Political Cartoons

This political cartoon was titled Kennedy and was made by David Levine. It was done in a manner that specifically was meant to show his physical attributes. It is believed that during the elections, the whole reason he won was due to the fact that he was visually appealing to the audience. Many viewed him as handsome and even described him as "angelic". Because of his attributes, it is said that he was able to win over the crowd both in the presidential elections but in his decisions made towards the Cold War. Many believe that his "success" was attributed purely to his physique which is why the artist chose to draw this.

It is said that Kennedy's term was, for the most part, all about foreign policy. This political cartoon titled Kennedy and Krushchev by Herbert Block was made to display this. This cartoon alone depicts how Kennedy came in during a time when there was much strain and tension revolving nuclear weapons and having the threat of a nuclear war. In the cartoon we can see both president Kennedy and president Krushchev trying hold down and incarcerate a beast. This beast is a metaphor for the nuclear war that is threatening to come out.

This last cartoon was titled Kennedy and Pearson and was created by Duncan MacPherson. What stands out about this cartoon us that is was made by a Canadian. It is said that during the 60s, the dilemma Canada was facing was if they too should get nuclear weapons to aid North America in a war if it came down to it. This cartoon is said to show how Kennedy was all too willing to convince the president of Canada in order to help his country. Kennedy is depicted as a guy who would meddle in Canada's affairs if it would mean that the United States would benefit greatly from it. President Pearson is depicted as an old gullible man who falls for the charm of the president, and ends up accepting the weapons provided by the United States.