1981.138.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Ford Family Political Cartoon
Artifact ID1981.138.3
Object Type
Cartoon
Artist
Paul Conrad
(American, 1924 - 2010)
Publisher
The Los Angeles Times
(Los Angeles, California)
Date
08/14/1975
Medium
paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 10 in (35.6 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA cartoon drawn in black ink on white paper features the Ford family. Gerald and Betty Ford are seated in the front; Gerald Ford's hand in front of Betty Ford's mouth, and the children stand in a horizontal row behind them.Signed lower right "PConrad / © The Los Angeles Times 1975"
Inscribed across the bottom: "For Mrs. Betty Ford and All the Gang --- Paul Conrad 8-14-1975"
Historical NoteThis political cartoon, drawn by Paul Conrad of the Los Angeles Times in August 1975, comments on First Lady Betty Ford’s well-known candor. Conrad used a 1975 photograph taken of the family by Ford photographer David Hume Kennerly for Time Magazine as inspiration for his image. The cartoon comments on Betty Ford’s open discussion of controversial topics such as divorce and abortion. Although the image depicts President Ford covering his wife’s mouth, when the First Lady received criticism for her remarks during a 60 Minutes interview, the President supported his wife in a public statement. Conrad signed the cartoon, “For Mrs. Betty Ford and all the gang.” President Ford said on Conrad’s political cartoons, “Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you’ve been the subject of a Paul Conrad cartoon.”Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. The President donated it to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in September 1981.
Credit LineGift of President Gerald R. Ford
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the Family of Gerald and Betty Ford (74627970)
Use Restriction Status
Restricted – Fully
Use Restriction Note© Los Angeles Times 1975
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Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential 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.
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