1962 We Miss IKE – Anti-Kennedy Political Postcard

Step back to the charged political climate of the early 1960s with this vintage postcard, a sharp piece of satirical commentary aimed at President John F. Kennedy. The card humorously declares, “We miss IKE we even miss HARRY,” expressing a tongue-in-cheek longing for former presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Harry S. Truman, despite their opposing parties. It’s a clever reflection of the frustration felt by some business leaders and conservative critics during the 1962 Steel Crisis, when JFK’s policies and executive actions were viewed as hostile to private industry.

The illustration features the traditional Republican elephant and Democratic donkey, shown side by side to underscore that dissatisfaction with Kennedy crossed party lines. Produced by the “Sons of Business Club”—a satirical nod to the acronym S.O.B.—the postcard references the notorious remark Kennedy made about businessmen, which inspired the creation of buttons, postcards, and clubs as playful acts of defiance.

This Dexter Press Genuine Natural Color postcard, produced in West Nyack, New York, dates from around 1962–1964. It captures not only political sentiment but also mid-century American humor and design, making it a vivid example of the intersection between satire, business culture, and postcard collecting.

Collectors of political memorabilia, mid-century Americana, or presidential satire will appreciate this postcard as a snapshot of a unique moment in U.S. history, combining humor, historical context, and visual appeal in one striking piece.

This vintage postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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