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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 ID1966.64.9
Medium Ink on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 7 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 18.1 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A figure of bearded man wearing a beret stands on a round base which says "I'm Dimocrat". Artist signature lower right: "Joe Bell".
Historical NoteFidel Castro was the prime minister of Cuba during Lyndon Johnson’s presidency. He supported revolutionary and leftist movements around the world and let them train in Cuba and held the Tri-Continental Conference of Africa, Asia, and Latin America in 1966 to fight globalization and imperialism.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
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 Fidel Castro (Cuba, 1926 - 2016)
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