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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 ID1965.28.209
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 11 in (33 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and a man ("Rayburn") stand in front of a group ("Democratic Majorities in Congress") while singing "The Eyes of Texas are upon you", but "Texas" is crossed out and the words 'The World" has been substituted. Signature lower right: "Ellinwood".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "Best regards to Senator Lyndon Johnson Tom Ellinwood". Handwritten at lower right: "Star" "414" "5 1/2 x 5 1/2" "19 3/4".
Historical NoteWhen this cartoon was created, Sam Rayburn was the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and then Senator Lyndon Johnson was the Senate Majority Leader. The “eyes of Texas” is a reference to a controversial song used at the University of Texas at Austin because at the time, Texas Democrats held leadership in both houses of Congress.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Sam Rayburn (United States, 1882 - 1961)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Texas
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