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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Seems Like Yesterday You Were so High
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Seems Like Yesterday You Were so High

Artifact ID1965.28.229
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1980)
Maker ()
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/8 in x W 12 1/4 in (35.9 cm x 31.1 cm )
 Other (Matted) H 17 in x W 15 in (43.2 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. With a hand gesturing to knee level, a donkey talks to a very tall LBJ ("Lyndon Johnson Party Stature"). Beside them, a sign points to "Chicago." Caption reads: "Seems Like Yesterday You Were so High". Artist signature lower right: "Fischetti." Additional text at lower right: "rvice, Inc".
Historical NoteThe 1956 Democratic National Convention took place in Chicago and resulted in the nomination of Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver as president and vice-president. Senator Lyndon Johnson ran for president in 1956, but lost the nomination. However, he did get a lot of national attention through his political campaign. In 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
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Chicago
Place of Publication
Chicago
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