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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 Eagle Released
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Eagle Released

Artifact ID1973.1.654
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1914 - 2005)
Gifter
Date ca. January 1964
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 3/8 in x W 11 1/4 in (36.5 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ unchains the US Eagle, which clutches an olive branch ("Unrelenting Peace Offensive") in one talon and arrows ("Unconditional War on Poverty") in the other. In its beak it holds a banner (“State of the Union”) as it flies with its wings (“Foreign Policy”, “Domestic Policy”). Caption: “The Eagle Released”. Artist signature lower right: "Ed Valtman ‘64”. A small piece of paper “The Hartford Times” adhered to lower right.
Historical NoteIn January 1964, Lyndon Johnson delivered a State of the Union Address discussing his plans to continue John F. Kennedy’s legacy, as well as steps to combat poverty and racial discrimination.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Hartford
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