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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Federal Ball
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Federal Ball

Artifact ID1970.2.102 (W)
Object Type Cartoon Clipping
Date ca. February 1964
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 5/8 in x W 8 1/4 in (29.5 cm x 21 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. German clipping. Many politicians attend a party. Decorations (“Narrisches Bonn [Foolish Bonn]”) hang in the background. LBJ and another man sit on pedestals and a group of men dance (“Contertanz [Counter dance]”) in front of them. A man (“Kanzle Kandidat [Chancellor Candidate]”) with a top hat (“Maske in [strikethrough] Rot Blau [Mask in [strikethrough] Red Blue]” “Alter Hut [Old Hat]”) has many ribbons (“1961”, “1965”, “1969”, and “1974”). Another man wearing roller skates carries a sprayer (“All-Round Sprayer” “Optimismus [Optimism]”). A woman and man sit at a table and the woman notices another man under her chair (“Fibag-akten-sucher”). A man (“Weizenzüchter [wheat grower]”) tends to some plants (“Nicht für Soffjets [Not for Soffjets]”). A group of men are in a line behind one man (“FDP”) to receive a lock (“Hausordens-Verleihung [House Orders Award]”) over their mouths. Another man (“Alleinunterhalter [Solo Entertainer]”) sits inside a booth reading a book (“Grundgesetz [Constitution]”). A small piece of paper “2.II.64.(F)” adhered to lower right. Caption: “Bundesball [Federal Ball]”. Artist signature center right: “H.E. Kohler 63”.
Historical NoteDuring the Johnson administration and general postwar era, much foreign policy was dictated by the Cold War, the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union for political influence amidst decolonization, associated with proxy wars, ideological struggles, the nuclear arms race, and the space race.
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 Charles de Gaulle (France, 1890 - 1970)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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