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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Do You See It Too, Estes?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Do You See It Too, Estes?

Artifact ID1965.28.146
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. May 1956
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 14 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two men ("Adlai" and a man identifiable as Estes Kefauver) look back at a horse-shaped cloud of smoke ("Lyndon Johnson") rising from the horizon ("Texas Democratic Precinct Conventions"). Caption reads: "Do You See It Too, Estes?". Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett Washington Star."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "3 Cols - tues May 8".
Historical NoteDuring the 1956 election cycle, Dwight Eisenhower ran against Democrat Adlai Stevenson. Senator Lyndon Johnson was the Senate Majority Leader.
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 Estes Kefauver (United States, 1903 - 1963)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Texas
Place of Publication
Washington
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