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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Gallop Poll
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Gallop Poll

Artifact ID1973.1.2212
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1923 - 1994)
Gifter
Date 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 5/8 in x W 9 3/4 in (37.1 cm x 24.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and a man (identifiable as Charles de Gaulle) sit on a wagon seat, but the horse ("Popular Support") is running away. LBJ gestures to the horse and says, "Same thing happened to mah ol' hoss 'Consensus'!". A small piece of paper “Copley Newspapers” adhered to lower left. Caption: “Gallop Poll”. Artist signature lower left: "Bob Stevens”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: "To our President with best wishes. Bob Stevens". Handwritten at lower right: “1967”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “Tues Add”.
Historical NotePresident Johnson’s approval ratings were very high at the start of his presidency and remained fairly high throughout 1964 and 1965 while much of the Great Society legislation was getting passed. By 1966, as the Vietnam War escalated, his approval and disapproval ratings were around the same. Throughout 1967-1968, his approval ratings continued to decline due to the Vietnam War. French president Charles de Gaulle lost his popularity during his administration, and eventually stepped down publicly in May 1968 after mass protests.
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)
Person Referenced Charles de Gaulle (France, 1890 - 1970)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
La Jolla
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