Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Greetings From Tinker Gorbellchev! If You Believe, Really Believe, In Total Nuclear Disarmament, Clap Your Hands
Artifact ID1987.00393.01
Object Type
Cartoon
Maker
Kevin Siers
(University of Minnesota Daily News, Minneapolis, MN)
Gifter
Kevin Siers
Date
1985
Medium
Paper, Ink
Dimensions9 × 13 1/4 in. (22.9 × 33.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionAn original two-panel strip political cartoon by Kevin Siers.
Panel 1: President Ronald Reagan stands in profile, wearing a suit and tie. Mikhail Gorbachev is tiny, dressed in a tutu and boots, with fairy wings and a wand fluttering in front of him.
Gorbachev: "GREETINGS FROM TINKER GORBELLCHEV! IF YOU BELIEVE, REALLY BELIEVE, IN TOTAL NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, CLAP YOUR HANDS!"
Panel 2: President Reagan claps his hands and crushes Gorbachev, the wand flying in the air.
Caption: "SMACK!"
The cartoon is lettered in the first panel "MR. PRESIDENT – PEACE – AND BEST WISHES -- KEVIN SIERS MAY 9, 1987" in the lower right. The second panel is signed "MINNESOTA DAILY © 1985 KEVIN SIERS" across the bottom. The 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.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Minnesota Daily 1985
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
In Collection(s)