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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
His Smiles, His Frowns, His Ups, His Downs--!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

His Smiles, His Frowns, His Ups, His Downs--!

Artifact ID1966.64.42
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 1/8 in x W 15 in (46 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("Moyers") stands in front of framed bulletin board ("Today with LBJ"). Over one arm, he has three masks of LBJ with the various facial expressions. He hangs a fourth mask on the bulletin board. Caption reads: “His smiles, his frowns, his ups, his downs---!”. Artist signature lower right: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star". Additional text at upper left: "Release Upon Receipt The Washington Star Syndicate, 444 Madison Ave., New York 22, N.Y. The Crockett Cartoon".
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson was very involved with the media, but unlike Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy, he had less televised news conferences and more informal interviews. President Johnson paid close attention to the media as well and kept three televisions in the Oval Office. Bill Moyers was the White House Press Secretary from 1965-1967.
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
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 Bill Moyers (United States, born 1934)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Washington
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