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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1965.28.251
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Date ca. August 1964
Medium Ink and pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 11 in (34.9 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Caricature of LBJ, dressed as a cowboy, on a rearing donkey. Artist signature lower right: "Neil Grauer, 8/8/64".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson: Happy birthday, and good luck on Nov. 3!".
Historical NoteDuring the 1964 election cycle, Lyndon B. Johnson ran as the Democratic candidate. This cartoon was made in August 1964 and wished Johnson a happy birthday on the 27th.
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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum 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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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