Cartoon Drawing
Artifact ID1973.1.2294
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Duncan
(United States, 1903 - 1978)
Gifter
John Duncan
Date
1966
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 5/8 in x W 9 5/8 in (29.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (“Press”) asks, "And how do you feel about the elections, Mr. President?". LBJ, in a rocking chair, lifts his shirt saying "Harumph, Uh*!? Well…Did I ever show you boys my operation?". A small piece of paper “2 Luwanna Circle St. Augustine, Fla. 32084” adhered to lower right. Additional text at lower left: “St. Augustine (Florida) Record”. Artist signature lower right: "© 1966 John Duncan”.
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson had a history of health problems, including heart attacks in July 1955 and April 1972, an appendix surgery in 1937, a kidney stone surgery January 1965, gallbladder surgery October 1965, and a benign polyp removal and repair of a scar from the gallbladder surgery in 1966.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 Note© 1966 John Duncan
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Place of Publication
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