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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Mr. President
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Mr. President

Artifact ID1988.71.601
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (United States, born 1927)
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 11 in (34.9 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. Portrait of LBJ with JFK in shadow in the background. Caption: “Mr. President.” Artist signature lower right: “Basset”.
Historical NoteFollowing the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as president on November 22, 1963 while on an airplane. As president, Johnson announced his plans to continue and expand Kennedy’s policies.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from John B. Connally to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on July 13, 1988.
Credit LineGift of the Honorable John B. Connally
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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 John F. Kennedy (United States, 1917 - 1963)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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