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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Johnson Is Waiting for Rabin
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Johnson Is Waiting for Rabin

Artifact ID1973.1.353
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (Israeli-Hungarian, 1923 - 2002)
Gifter
Date ca. February 1968
Medium Ink on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 1/2 in x W 11 in (21.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ waits on the steps of the White House while a man (identifiable as Rabin) in a top hat runs toward him, carrying credentials. Caption: “Johnson Is Waiting for Rabin”. Artist signature lower left: "Zeev”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsStamped at upper center: “21-2-1968”.
Historical NoteYitzhak Rabin is seen here bringing his credentials to President Johnson after being appointed Israel's ambassador to the United States.
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 Yitzhak Rabin (Israel, 1922 - 1995)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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