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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ours Is An Everchanging World, My Friend...
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Ours Is An Everchanging World, My Friend...

Artifact ID1981.00976.01
Object Type Cartoon
Maker (American, 1947 - 2000)
Date 1980
Medium Paper, Ink
Dimensions12 1/4 × 17 3/4 in. (31.1 × 45.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionA political cartoon made up of three panels depicting President Reagan walking and shaking heads with a man in a suit, keffiyeh and agal (an Arab headscarf and band). Text in panel one reads Man: "Ours is an ever-changing world, my friend…” Reagan: “Sure is.” Panel two reads Man: “And we must make necessary changes to adjust to new realities.” Reagan: “Absolutely.” Panel three reads Man: “Lets keep in touch…” Reagan: “Right, Lopez. Love your new Sombrero." Inscribed at the bottom "For Ronald Reagan with best wishes, Jeff MacNelly 1/81" and at the top "MACNELLY THE RICHMOND NEWS LEADER © 1980 BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE." Handwritten on the upper left corner is “43/48.” Verso is blank.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Chicago Tribune 1980
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