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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Clinching the Argument
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Clinching the Argument

Artifact ID1965.28.81
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Publisher
Gifter
Date ca. March 1956
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 in x W 14 in (40.6 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two men ("Rayburn" and "Sen. Russell") are speaking to a seated LBJ. Rayburn shows LBJ a report ("Presidency Less Risky Than Other Position, for Heart Patient Ike's Doctors Believe") and says "Lyndon, you gotta run!! Think of your health, man!". Russell holds a "Johnson for President" sign and a newspaper that reads "Daily Paper Kefauver takes Minnesota." Caption reads: "Clinching the Argument". Artist signature lower left: "Shaw McCutcheon."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at bottom center:"To Senator Lyndon Johnson with best wishes -Shaw McCutchen" "Spokane Spokesman Review March 25, 1956" "Spokane, Wash"
Historical NoteSenator Lyndon Johnson ran for president in 1956, but lost the nomination. Senator Johnson had a heart attack on July 2, 1955.
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
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 Estes Kefauver (United States, 1903 - 1963)
Person Referenced Sam Rayburn (United States, 1882 - 1961)
Person Referenced Richard Russell (United States, 1897 - 1971)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Spokane
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