Cartoon Drawing
Artifact ID1973.1.722
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Blaine MacDonald
()
Gifter
Blaine MacDonald
Publisher
Hamilton Spectator
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Medium
Ink on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/4 in x W 15 1/4 in (31.1 cm x 38.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two soldiers with rifles stand outside White House gates. One says, "At times like this, I wish they had named this the Grey House!" Artist signature lower left: "Blaine Hamilton Spectator Canada”.
Historical NoteDr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, leading to riots in many cities. On April 5, President Johnson brought 4000 Army and National Guard troops into Washington DC, some of which were sent to guard the White House.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
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