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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
It Was the Day Before Christmas
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

It Was the Day Before Christmas

Artifact ID1973.1.2530
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 1981)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1829)
Date ca. December 1963
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 5/8 in x W 17 5/8 in (32.1 cm x 44.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. While it snows outside, LBJ sits by a telephone drumming his fingers. He stares out a window at the Capitol. His suitcase ("Johnson City, Texas") sits beside him. Caption: “It Was the Day Before Christmas”. Artist signature lower right: "B. Green”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted at lower center: “Singletone Drawing Board”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “Journal Tues” “24 Dec 63”. Handwritten at lower left: [red] “B3”. Handwritten at lower right: “55.5”.
Historical NoteFollowing the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as president on November 22, 1963. In the coming months, he led the United States in the aftermath and developed relationships with other nations' leaders.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Christmas
Place Described
Johnson CityWashington
Place of Publication
Providence
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