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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Deep in the Heart of-
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Deep in the Heart of-

Artifact ID1965.28.376
Artist (United States, 1899 - 1977)
Date 1955
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 13 7/8 in (35.6 cm x 35.2 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ ("Senator Lyndon Johnson) rides a bucking bronco ("Back to Health") over the outline of the state of Texas. A cowboy nearby cheers him on: "Ride'em Cowboy! You can't keep a good man down". Caption reads: "Deep in the Heart of-". Artist signature lower left: "Ferman Martin".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "With best wishes to the Hon. Lyndon Johnson. Ferman Martin".
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson had a heart attack on July 2, 1955.
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
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)
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