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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Is It Dying?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Is It Dying?

Artifact ID1973.1.1871
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1923 - 1994)
Gifter
Date ca. July 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/8 in x W 9 3/4 in (35.9 cm x 24.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ stands watering a drooping plant ("Glassboro Spirit of Hollybush") with a watering can. He is surrounded by gardening tools. A man speaks to LBJ. A small piece of paper “Copley Newspapers” adhered to lower right. Caption: “Is It Dying?”. Artist signature lower right: "Bob Stevens”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] “Wed Jul 5”.
Historical NoteOn June 23-25, 1967, Lyndon Johnson and Aleksey Kosygin met at Hollybush Mansion in Glassboro, New Jersey to discuss issues concerning world peace such as the Six Day War, the Vietnam War, and the nuclear arms race. It was notable for being successful in decreasing tensions, even though no agreements were signed. John Q Public is a character often included in political cartoons to depict the average citizen, often portrayed with glasses, a mustache, and a fedora.
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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Glassboro
Place of Publication
La Jolla
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