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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
One Good Probscis [Sic] Left--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

One Good Probscis [Sic] Left--

Artifact ID1973.1.511
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (founded 1925)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. May 1969
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/8 in x W 9 1/4 in (28.9 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A cartoonist with a tear in his eye looks at a drawing of a man (identifiable as Richard Nixon). On the floor are two more drawings (“De Gaulle”, “LBJ”). A small piece of paper with a printer's registration mark adhered to upper right. A small piece of paper with a printer's registration mark adhered to lower left. Caption: “One Good Probscis [Sic] Left–”. Artist signature centered: "Ivey”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: “OK” [checkmark] “U”. Handwritten at lower left: [blue] “by Jim Ivey” [illegible] “to Orlando”. Handwritten at lower center: [underline] [blue] “Sentinel”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “29 picas sent edit page”. Handwritten at lower right: [circle] [blue] “Mon”. Handwritten at lower right: “54%”.
Historical NoteRichard Nixon won the 1968 presidential election. On January 20, 1969, he was inaugurated as president and Lyndon Johnson left office. Lyndon Johnson liked political cartoons of himself and invited political cartoonists and other press correspondents to his ranch for barbecues in 1964. Johnson also had features that were easy to caricature, such as his nose, ears, and chin, and along with his cowboy boots and hat, these characteristics gave him a recognizable look. In May 1968, Charles de Gaulle was called to step down from power in France.
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 Charles de Gaulle (French, 1890 - 1970)
Person Referenced Richard Nixon (American, 1913 - 1994)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (American, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Orlando
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