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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Preliminaries of the Big Fight Begin Next Week
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Preliminaries of the Big Fight Begin Next Week

Artifact ID1973.1.2187
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1870 - 1949)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date 1927
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 3/4 in x W 14 1/8 in (42.5 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man at a crowded stadium ("The United Stadium of America") on the map of the United States announces, "Lad-eez and Gen-tle-men! There will be three preliminary bouts - one in Congress this winter - one at the primaries next spring - and one at the national conventions next summer! Then comes the big fight next fall for the political heavy weight championship!". A small piece of paper “Copyright, 1927, by The Chicago Tribune” adhered to lower right. Caption: “The Preliminaries of the Big Fight Begin Next Week”. Artist signature lower right: "McCutcheon”.
Historical NoteIn 1928, Herbert Hoover won the presidency as a Republican against Democrat Al Smith.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Chicago
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