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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
A Friend of the Groom
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

A Friend of the Groom

Artifact ID1966.64.314
Artist (1905 - 1989)
Date 1966
Medium Ink and watercolor on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/2 in x W 14 1/2 in (34.3 cm x 36.8 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal color cartoon drawing. An elephant ("A Party from Waukegan") speaks to an usher at a wedding. The rest of the guests are donkeys. Additional text at lower left: "News note: The Nugents are Republicans". Artist signature lower right: "© 1966 by The Chicago Tribune Parrish".
Historical NoteOn August 6, 1966, Luci Johnson married Patrick Nugent at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with a reception ceremony at the White House. The marriage was televised and highly reported on. Patrick Nugent was from Waukegan, Illinois.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© The Chicago Tribune, 1966
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