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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
His Own Rapt Audience
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

His Own Rapt Audience

Artifact ID1973.1.63
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1905 - 1989)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. March 1960
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 1/4 in x W 14 1/2 in (43.8 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A donkey ("ADA Wing of the Dem. Party") talks to a hand mirror as he looks through papers ("How to Run a Party”, “Advisory Reports”, “Unacceptable Candidates”, and “Party Politics"). Caption: “His Own Rapt Audience”. A small piece of paper “© 1960 by The Chicago Tribune.” adhered to lower left. Artist signature lower left: "Parrish”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To Sen. Lyndon Johnson, from Joseph Parrish".
Historical NoteThe Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) is a liberal organization founded by Eleanor Roosevelt, Hubert Humphrey, and other prominent liberals that supported John F. Kennedy and initially supported Lyndon B. Johnson's domestic policies, but opposed Johnson's role in the Vietnam War.
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 Note© 1960, The Chicago Tribune
 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 Americans for Democratic Action (founded 1947)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Chicago
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