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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Hot Potatoe (Sic)
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Hot Potatoe (Sic)

Artifact ID1973.1.726
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1911 - 1980)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 12 in (26.7 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and a man (identifiable as George Romney) toss a hot potato ("Federal Troops") back and forth. Caption: “Hot Potatoe (Sic)”. Artist signature lower right: "Herc Ficklen Dallas News”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “With all best wishes to President Lyndon B. Johnson Sincerely”.
Historical NoteOn July 23, 1967, Detroit police raided a bar in front of a large crowd of bystanders. People rioted in response to this. Governor George Romney sent in the National Guard and on July 24, he asked President Johnson to send in federal troops.
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 George W. Romney (United States, 1907 - 1995)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Dallas
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