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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Keypeek: And Also Never Pick up a Dog by the Ears
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Keypeek: And Also Never Pick up a Dog by the Ears

Artifact ID1973.1.968
Artist (United States, 1911 - 1980)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (27.3 cm x 16.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Seen through a keyhole, LBJ talks to Nixon. Caption: “Keypeek: And Also Never Pick up a Dog by the Ears”. Additional text at lower left: “ © The Ledger Syndicate Inc. T.M. World Rights Reserved”. Artist signature lower right: "Herc Ficklen”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “Best wishes to President Lyndon B. Johnson Sincerely”.
Historical NoteRichard Nixon won the 1968 presidential election. On January 20, 1969, he was inaugurated as president and Lyndon Johnson left office. President Johnson was known to lift his beagles by their ears.
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
Use Restriction Note© The Ledger Syndicate Inc. T.M. World Rights Reserved
Copyright 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 Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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