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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.2119
Artist (1896 - 1965)
Date ca. December 1963
Medium Ink on onion skin paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/8 in x W 12 1/4 in (34 cm x 31.1 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and a man (identifiable as Ludwig Erhard) are talking in front of the LBJ Ranch house. Artist signature lower right: "Weiss 1963”.
Historical NoteIn December 1963, West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard visited the LBJ Ranch on a state visit.
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
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 Ludwig Erhard (Germany, 1897 - 1977)
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Place of Publication