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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Best Wishes!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Best Wishes!

Artifact ID1965.28.5
Artist (United States, 1987 - 1993)
Date ca. October 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 11 in (33 cm x 27.9 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man talks to a clerk in a card store: "Do you have something that says 'Hail to the Chief!' and 'Get well, Mr. President!'?" Caption reads: "Best Wishes!" Artist signature lower right: "Alexander."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten below lower frame: "In any case, Mr. President, I am sure that Joe Doakes found a way to express is concern and hopes for your recover-which I share. Sincerely - F.O. Alexander Phila. Bulletin 10-21-65"
Historical NoteOn October 8, 1965, President Johnson underwent gallbladder surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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