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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Deep in the Heart of Every American
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Deep in the Heart of Every American

Artifact ID1973.1.2310
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1906 - 1992)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. November 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 3/4 in x W 14 1/8 in (57.8 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A regional map centers on Texas. The "X" is replaced by heart ("The President's Health"). Caption: “Deep in the Heart of Every American”. Artist signature lower left: "L.D. Warren”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “33 ½ picas” “Thu 10 Nov 66”.
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 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Surgery
Place Described
Texas
Place of Publication
Cincinnati
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