Preview
Publisher
Grand Forks Herald
Identification #
OGLMC 390
Creation Date
9-23-1962
Description
Cartoon depicts "Teddy" Kennedy, holding boxing gloves which read "Money" and "Influence," telling a reporter that "It was a combination of rights and lefts that got him." His opponent, "McC," is carried out of the ring. In the Massachusetts Democratic primary for the United States Senate, the youngest brother of President John F. Kennedy, Edward M. (Ted) Kennedy defeated his opponent Edward J. (Ed) McCormick, Jr.
Alternative title: The Old One-Two Punch
Subject
Cartoons (Commentary); Political cartoons
Places Depicted
United States; Massachusetts
Organizations Depicted
Democratic Party (U.S.)
People Depicted
Kennedy, Edward Moore, 1932-; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald) 1917-1963
Rights
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota
Keywords
John F. Kennedy, Edward M. (Ted) Kennedy, Democratic Nomination, United States Senate, Massachusetts, Edward J. (Ed) McCormick, Jr., Primary Election, Political science, Primaries, Political candidates, Gloves, Boxers (Sports), Political parties, Presidents