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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 ID1973.1.2368
Date ca. June 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 20 in (36.8 cm x 50.8 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, with his feet on his desk, dreams of men carrying signs ("Patrick Lyndon Nugent for President”, “Nugent in 2016!" and “All Good Men for P.L.N.!”). One man plays a drum (“Patbird for President”). Artist signature lower left: "Harry Lyons”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson - with warmest aloha - Harry Lyons June 22, 1967".
Historical NotePresident Johnson was a very doting grandfather when his first grandchild, Patrick Lyndon Nugent, was born.
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
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)
Person Referenced Patrick Lyndon Nugent (United States, born 1967)
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