More Stuff on US Military Installations...
Artifact ID1966.64.17
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Herbert L. Block
(United States, 1909 - 2001)
Publisher
Washington Post
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Gifter
Herbert L. Block
Date
ca. July 1966
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 5/8 in x W 14 15/16 in (57.5 cm x 37.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. With Russian architecture seen from the window, a furious man sits at a desk and yells at a man standing in front of him. The man at the desk is wearing a hammer and sickle lapel pin, and has photos, film, a light box and a microscope on his desk. The other man looks upset as he holds his hat. Caption reads: "More Stuff on U.S. Military Installations! - Where's the Picture of Luci's Wedding Gown?". Artist signature lower right: "© 1966 Herblock The Washington Post".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "To President and Mrs. Johnson With all best regards from Herb Block". Handwritten across top: "More Stuff on U.S. Military Installations! - Where's the Picture of Luci's Wedding Gown?". Handwritten at upper left: [upside down] "7-22-66".
Historical NoteOn August 6, 1966, Luci Johnson married Patrick Nugent at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with a reception ceremony at the White House. The marriage was televised and highly reported on.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 Note© 1966, The Washington Post
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
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