“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.

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
Copied 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, 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 — flag
  • Object — other — postage stamp
  • Object — tool — magnifying glass
Object Number
1984.124.130
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.124.130