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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Homecoming
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Homecoming

Artifact ID1973.1.724
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1923 - 1994)
Gifter
Date ca. July 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 11 in (35.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ wears sombrero and holds flowers ("Latin American Reception") while he looks out the window at a riot ("Violence in the U.S.A."). Caption: “Homecoming”. Artist signature lower right: "Bob Stevens”. A small piece of paper “Copley Newspapers” adhered to lower right.
Historical NoteOver 150 race-related riots took place in cities across the country during the Long, Hot Summer of 1967 in response to unemployment, police brutality, and discrimination. In response, President Johnson authorized the Kerner Commission to investigate the causes of the riots, and politicians such as Richard Nixon campaigned on “law and order” during the 1968 presidential election. In July 1967, Johnson went to Central America and spoke with the leaders of Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala.
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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