The White House Garden
Artifact ID1965.28.267
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
D.E. (Ed) Holland
(United States, 1918 - 2009)
Publisher
Chicago Tribune
()
Gifter
D.E. (Ed) Holland
Date
ca. May 1964
Medium
Ink and watercolor on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/4 in x W 15 3/4 in (28.6 cm x 40 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and a donkey, both in business suits and holding gardening tools, look at a patch of unruly weeds and briars. The sign in the patch says, "Planted Names of Possible Running Mates," but the weeds ("Unpopular Response) are the only things that are growing. The donkey says, "Nothing but weeds so far, Boss". The White House is in the background. Artist signature lower right: " © 1964 by The Chicago Tribune Holland".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Johnson, with best personal regards - Ed Holland". Handwritten across bottom: "[circled] 51" "4 col. color Thursday" "[underlined] OK T. Moore".
Historical NoteDuring the 1964 election cycle, the Democratic Party was mostly united under Lyndon B. Johnson. However, there was potential disagreement on who his running mate would be, since Robert F. Kennedy was a popular choice. In response, Johnson publicly stated that he would not choose a cabinet member as a running mate.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 Note© The Chicago Tribune, 1964
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
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