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Happy Anniversary

Artifact ID1990.00763.43
Object Type Cartoon
Maker (American (Australian), born 1935)
Maker (Washington, DC)
Date October 21, 1985
Medium Paper, Ink, Glass, Wood
Dimensions16 1/4 × 20 7/8 × 1 3/8 in. (41.3 × 53 × 3.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA Pat Oliphant political cartoon, matted in white and in a light wood frame, titled Happy Anniversary.
The United Nations's Building is in the Atlantic Ocean, with the New York skyline in the background. Members of the sinking U.N. are waving their fists at Reagan, who is standing on the dock and being prompted by another man to speak. The United Nations members are holding a banner, "DOWN WITH THE U.S" and saying "RAVE, RANT RANT RAVE RAVE."
CAPTION: SAY SOMETHNG - IF ONLY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Punk: If only good riddance!
Historical NoteUpon hearing Ronald Reagan enjoyed political cartoons, the Kiplinger Foundation gave the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library a collection of Oliphant cartoons that covered the range of President Reagan's administration, selected by Pat Oliphant.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was created by Pat Oliphant during the Reagan Administration. The Kiplinger Foundation purchased seventy-four original drawings from Pat Oliphant, had them matted and framed, and donated them to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in 1990.
Credit LineGift of the Kiplinger Foundation
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Washington Star/Universal Press Syndicate 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.

Person Depicted Ronald Wilson Reagan (President of the United States of America (1981-1989))
Exhibition HistoryWithin the Vault (1998), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library