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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Remember the Alamo!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Remember the Alamo!

Artifact ID1973.1.802
Artist (United States, 1903 - 1963)
Medium Grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 21 7/8 in x W 15 in (55.6 cm x 38.1 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A Texas shape is sinking in water with heavy storm clouds and rain overhead. Caption: “Remember the Alamo!”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: “39-2”. Handwritten at lower center: “5 7/16” Tuesday”.
Historical NoteIn September 1967, the Rio Grande Valley in Texas was struck by the destructive Hurricane Beulah and President Johnson declared it a disaster.
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
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.
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