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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1965.28.76
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1907 - 1981)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Date ca. November 1963
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/8 in x W 14 1/4 in (28.3 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Head-and-shoulders portrait of LBJ with U.S. Capitol in background. Artist signature lower left: "Bill McClanahan-".Historical NoteFollowing the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as president on November 22, 1963 aboard Air Force One. As president, Johnson announced his plans to continue and expand Kennedy’s policies. This cartoon was drawn to accompany the Dallas Morning News' lead editorial on November 24, 1963.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
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Dallas
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