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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Red, White and Blue--And Black, Too
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Red, White and Blue--And Black, Too

Artifact ID1973.1.285
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1917 - 1996)
Gifter
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 6 1/8 in x W 7 1/2 in (15.6 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A large U.S. Flag flies in the breeze. A small dark flag below it bears names ("Abraham Lincoln”, “James Garfield”, “William McKinley”, “John F. Kennedy"). Caption: “Red, White and Blue--And Black, Too”. Artist signature lower right: "Rajski”.
Historical NoteOn November 22, 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald while riding in his motorcade in Dallas. Hours later, Johnson was sworn in as president on an airplane. Johnson created the Warren Commission to investigate the motives of the assassination, which was made public in September 1964.
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 James A. Garfield (United States, 1831 - 1881)
Person Referenced Abraham Lincoln (United States, 1809 - 1865)
Person Referenced William McKinley (United States, 1843 - 1901)
Person Referenced John F. Kennedy (United States, 1917 - 1963)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Lakewood
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