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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
There's a Small Hotel with a Wishing Well
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

There's a Small Hotel with a Wishing Well

Artifact ID1965.28.199
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Publisher (1922 - 1966)
Date 1964
Medium Ink, grease pencil and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 in x W 14 1/4 in (43.2 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ stands beside a wishing well in the White House front lawn. He holds a document "Liberal Vote Conservative Vote Labor Vote Business Vote Etc. Etc. White House Invitations") in his hand and smiles. Caption reads: "There's a Small Hotel with a Wishing Well". Artist signature lower center: "Dowling". Additional text at lower center "© 1964, Publishers Newspaper Syndicate".
Historical NotePresident Johnson’s approval ratings were very high at the start of his presidency and remained fairly high throughout 1964 and 1965 while much of the Great Society legislation was getting passed, but declined after that.
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 Note© 1964, Pulishers Newspaper Syndiate
 Copyright 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
New York
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