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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Those Texans Are Big About Everything!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Those Texans Are Big About Everything!

Artifact ID1973.1.514
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 21 in x W 14 in (53.3 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ looks out from the White House balcony at a huge welcome mat ("Welcome Nixon Adm.") on the lawn. Caption: “Those Texans Are Big About Everything!”. Artist signature lower right: "Sandeson”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: “To President Lyndon Johnson with all good wishes for your happiness, and good health! Bill Sandeson”.
Historical NoteRichard Nixon won the 1968 presidential election. On January 20, 1969, he was inaugurated as president and Lyndon Johnson left office.
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 Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Texas
Place of Publication
Fort Wayne
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