“We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values. For a nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of

Kenneth Josephson, "We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values. For a nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people."--John F. Kennedy, February 26, 1962. From the series Great Ideas., 1981, flag, stamps, picture frame, chain, and magnifying glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.130
Kenneth Josephson, "We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values. For a nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of, 1981, flag, stamps, picture frame, chain, and magnifying glass, 21 1⁄2 x 18 in. (54.6 x 45.7 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.130

Artwork Details

Title
“We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values. For a nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.” – John F. Kennedy, February 26, 1962. From the series Great Ideas.
Artist
Date
1981
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
21 1⁄2 x 18 in. (54.6 x 45.7 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums
Mediums Description
flag, stamps, picture frame, chain, and magnifying glass
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — other — postage stamp
  • Object — other — flag
  • Object — tool — magnifying glass
Object Number
1984.124.130
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.124.130

Works by this artist (2 items)

JoAnne Russo, Tribowl, 1996, black ash, pine needles, dye, and nylon thread, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha G. Ware and Steven R. Cole, 2011.47.61
Tribowl
Artist
Date1996
black ash, pine needles, dye, and nylon thread
Not on view
JoAnne Russo, Acorn Basket, #74, 2003, black ash, pine needles, nylon thread, and acorns, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha G. Ware and Steven R. Cole, 2011.47.62A-B
Acorn Basket, #74
Artist
Date2003
black ash, pine needles, nylon thread, and acorns
Not on view