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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Tidal Wave
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Tidal Wave

Artifact ID1973.1.99
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Pencil and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 14 3/8 in (34.9 cm x 36.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Portraits of LBJ and another man (identifiable as Barry Goldwater) are incorporated into a swirling design of water ("'Front-lash' votes" and “'Backlash' votes”). Caption: “The Tidal Wave”. Additional text at lower left: "--With Liberty and Justice for All--". Artist signature lower right: "Blocker”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsVerso: “Lucy Ferguson”.
Historical NoteDuring the 1964 election cycle, Lyndon B. Johnson ran as the Democratic candidate and defeated Republican Barry Goldwater in a landslide.
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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Barry Goldwater (United States, 1909 - 1998)
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