It's a Relief to Know It's Not Hubert...
Artifact ID1973.1.470
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Fischetti
(United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher
Chicago Daily News
()
Gifter
John Fischetti
Date
ca. November 1968
Medium
Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 14 5/8 in (26.7 cm x 37.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ at his desk is pushing piles of papers ("Inflation”, “Urban Ills”, “Decisions on Vietnam”, “Racial Strife”, “Youth”, “Aged”, “Nuclear Treaty", and paper with a hammer and sickle) toward a man (identifiable as Richard Nixon). Caption: “It’s a relief to know it’s not Hubert I’m doin’ this to - after all, he’s my friend”. Artist signature upper right: "Fischetti”. A small piece of paper “© 1968 Chicago Daily News” adhered to upper right. A small piece of paper “Publishers-Hall Syndicate” adhered to upper right. A small piece of paper “Fischetti” adhered to upper left.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “For President Johnson - What's a friend for? - John Fischetti 1968”. Handwritten at lower left: “1823” “Nov 7, 1968”.
Historical NoteRichard Nixon won the 1968 presidential election. On January 20, 1969, he was inaugurated as president and Lyndon Johnson left office. Nixon inherited the Vietnam War and its peace talks, as well as issues like inflation and the Cold War.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 Note© 1968 Chicago Daily News
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.
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
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
Hubert H. Humphrey
(United States, 1911 - 1978)
Person Referenced
Richard Nixon
(United States, 1913 - 1994)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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