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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Business Man's Coronation
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Business Man's Coronation

Artifact ID1973.1.25
Artist (United States, 1912 - 1981)
Publisher (founded 1829)
Date ca. January 1965
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/4 in x W 17 1/2 in (29.8 cm x 44.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and Hubert Humphrey wave from a podium under a banner ("The Inauguration of Lyndon Baines Johnson and Hubert Horatio Humphrey"). To the left, there is a man blowing a trumpet. In the background, men are shooting a cannon and a parade is marching. Caption: “Business Man's Coronation”. Artist signature lower right: "B. Green”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] “Journal Wed” “20 Jan 65”.
Historical NoteLyndon B. Johnson was inaugurated as president on January 21, 1965. His address was mostly focused on domestic issues, as opposed to John F. Kennedy who emphasized foreign policy.
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 Hubert H. Humphrey (United States, 1911 - 1978)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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