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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Eugene McCarthy Political Poster
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Eugene McCarthy Political Poster

Artifact ID1970.15.103
Object Type Poster
Gifter
Date 1968
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 38 in x W 25 in (96.5 cm x 63.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPolitical poster. Centered multi-colored dove on a white background. Printed in black above dove: "McCarthy". Printed below dove in blue: "Peace". Artist signature at center right: "Ben Shahn". Printed at lower left: "Litho in U.S.A. [Union bug]".
Historical NoteEugene McCarthy political poster used when he sought the Democratic nomination in the 1968 Presidential election.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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 Eugene J. McCarthy (United States, 1916 - 2005)
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