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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 Wig Helped Luci--Why Not LBJ?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

A Wig Helped Luci--Why Not LBJ?

Artifact ID1973.1.2390
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 5/8 in x W 14 1/8 in (52.4 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ wears an 18th Century wig ("for visits to Congress"), a dark-haired wig (identifiable as Abraham Lincoln) ("for Civil Rights speeches"), and another wig (identifiable as Robert E. Lee) ("for trips South"). Hubert Humphrey watches from behind a desk. Caption: “A Wig Helped Luci--Why Not LBJ?”. Artist signature lower right: "Sandeson”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: "For President Johnson with every good wish Bill Sandeson". Handwritten at lower right: [red] “47”.
Historical NoteBecause southern white segregationists formed a significant portion of the Democratic Party until the early 1960s, President Johnson tried not to alienate them earlier in his political career. However, Johnson and the Democratic Party would later lose white southern support with the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this cartoon, Johnson compares himself to Abraham Lincoln when speaking to Civil Rights groups, but at the same time tries to appeal to southern Democrats.
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 Washington (United States, 1732 - 1799)
Person Referenced Abraham Lincoln (United States, 1809 - 1865)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Hubert H. Humphrey (United States, 1911 - 1978)
Person Referenced Robert E. Lee (United States, 1807 - 1870)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Fort Wayne
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