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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
180 Million Americans...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

180 Million Americans...

Artifact ID1965.28.210
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink and crayon on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 3/4 in x W 15 7/8 in (50.2 cm x 40.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Several small drawings of people who wish LBJ ("Dear Mr. President Johnson") to get well. "Albert the Photographer", "Rosita the Sec.", "Ron from GTU", "White House Police", "a catfish in the Potomac", "Gus Bonos The Owner of the Potomac Rest. In George Twn.", "A Billboard on Rt. 66", "An oil man from Texas", "An old car in a junk yard on Highway 99") who wish LBJ to get well. Caption reads: "180 Million Americans Wish You to Get Well and Take It Easey! [Sic] Rome Wasn't Built in One Day."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "Marvin Ewing Marvelous Marv. 1632 L. St. N.W. WN. D.C".
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
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.
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