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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.2778
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 12 5/8 in x W 9 1/4 in (32.1 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ rides a stick horse carrying a balloon ("Victory Hopes Nov 2nd") while a man (“Coke”) with his arm in a sling ("Primary Fracture") offers an airgun ("Support") to another man (“Porter”). Artist signature lower left: "Bettersworth”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [circle] “3”.
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson was first elected to the Senate in 1948. During that campaign, he traveled in a helicopter to reach constituents in rural locations. At the time, many people had never seen a helicopter before. Johnson won against the incumbent Senator Coke Stevenson, who was a former governor of Texas.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Homa Jackson Porter (United States, 1896 - 1986)
Person Referenced Coke Stevenson (United States, 1888 - 1975)
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