You're Real Class, Hubert...
Artifact ID1973.1.217
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Fischetti
(United States, 1916 - 1980)
Gifter
John Fischetti
Date
ca. April 1967
Medium
Ink and applied shading on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 10 5/8 in x W 14 1/2 in (27 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ pats Hubert Humphrey, who holds suitcases covered with European travel stickers, on the shoulder. LBJ holds a newspaper ("HHH Tour Eggs, Paint Hurled Riots"). Caption: “You're Real Class, Hubert--Any Other Vice-President Would've Sent a 'Wish YOU Were Here' Post Card”. Artist signature upper left: "Fischetti”. A small piece of paper “Publishers Newspaper Syndicate, 1967” adhered to upper center. A small piece of paper “Fischetti” adhered to upper left.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson, cordially, John Fischetti". Handwritten at lower left: “1910” “April 1967” “10”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “5 ½ + 7 ⅜ wide”.
Historical NoteVice President Hubert Humphrey was a liberal Democrat from Minnesota that co-founded Americans for Democratic Action. He was initially opposed to the Vietnam War, but reversed his position on it as vice-president due to pressure from President Johnson, which made him lose much of his support base of civil rights, labor activists, and other liberals.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)
Person Referenced
Hubert H. Humphrey
(United States, 1911 - 1978)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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