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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
White House Solitaire
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

White House Solitaire

Artifact ID1973.1.2147
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1987 - 1993)
Gifter
Date ca. Septmeber 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 11 3/8 in (33 cm x 28.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A hand lays down a card with (“Under Sec’y of State Katzenbach”). Some cards (“Under Sec'y of State Ball”, “Under Sec'y Political Affairs Rostow”, and “Deputy Under Sec'y Political Affairs Kohler”) are already on the table. Caption: “White House Solitaire”. Artist signature lower right: "Alexander”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: [red] “55.5” “Phila Evening Bulletin”. Stamped at lower center: [red] "F. O. Alexander P. O. Box #262 Jenkintown, PA 19045". Handwritten at lower right: “700” “Fri Ed Page” “3 col Fri AM” “9-23-66”.
Historical NoteAfter the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson kept most of his cabinet. Some notable members of Johnson's cabinet were Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy (succeeded by Nicolas Katzenbach in 1964), and Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler. In 1966, Under Secretary of State George Ball was succeeded by Katzenbach. Johnson also created new cabinet positions such as the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. In 1968, several key cabinet members resigned causing the need for new appointments to the made.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon B Johnson Presidential Library in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of 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 Referenced George Ball (United States, 1909 - 1994)
Person Referenced Foy D. Kohler (United States)
Person Referenced Nicholas Katzenbach (United States, 1922 - 2012)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
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