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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Not To Mention--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Not To Mention--

Artifact ID1965.28.6
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1915 - 1970)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca.1959
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 14 7/8 in (45.7 cm x 37.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. JFK is standing in front of a seated, smiling LBJ. JFK says, "There are four major contenders for 1960... Stevenson, Symington, Humphrey and I, myself." He mutters to LBJ, "Go 'way, boy! You bother me!" Caption reads: "Not to Mention--" Artist signature lower right: "Cal Alley".
Historical NoteIn 1960, Johnson ran for the Democratic nomination for president. When the Democratic front-runner and fellow senator John F. Kennedy offered Johnson the VP spot on the ticket, the two men compromised and the Kennedy-Johnson ticket won in the 1960 presidential election.
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
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (American, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Hubert H. Humphrey (American, 1911 - 1978)
Person Referenced Stuart Symington (American, 1901 - 1988)
Person Referenced John F. Kennedy (American, 1917 - 1963)
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Gifted
Memphis
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