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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Bifocals
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Bifocals

Artifact ID1973.1.1278
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1911 - 1980)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Gifter
Medium Ink, grease pencil and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/8 in x W 11 7/8 in (26.4 cm x 30.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A frowning LBJ wears bifocal glasses with a darkened section ("Vietnam") at the top and a clear section ("Great Society") below. Caption: “​​Bifocals”. Artist signature lower right: "Herc-o Ficklen Dallas News”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "With best wishes to President Lyndon B. Johnson. Sincerely".
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson cared about how he would be remembered in history. While at the start of his presidency, he was known more for his Great Society and civil rights domestic policies, he would later also be associated with his involvement in Vietnam.
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 (American, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Dallas
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