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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Waltz Me Around Again, Lyndon
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Waltz Me Around Again, Lyndon

Artifact ID1973.1.770
Date 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 11 in (35.6 cm x 27.9 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is dancing with a woman ("The Great Society"). A banner (“Happy Inauguration”) hangs above them. A small cat reading a paper says “‘Dancingest President’ it says here!”. Caption: “Waltz Me Around Again, Lyndon”. Artist signature lower right: "Vic Runtz News ‘64”.
Historical NoteThe Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history. Lyndon B. Johnson was inaugurated as president on January 21, 1965. His address was mostly focused on domestic issues, as opposed to John F. Kennedy who emphasized foreign policy.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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