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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Millionaires
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Millionaires

Artifact ID1973.1.19
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (Polish-born American, 1889 - 1982)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. September 1964
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 7 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Above there is a bill for “Four Million Dollars” with the face of LBJ. Below there is a bill for “One million & half” with the face of a man (“Goldwater”). Caption: “Milionerzy”. Artist signature lower right: "Krawiec”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: [blue] “Sept 22, 1964” “Sabota 22, Sierp. 1964”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “6”” “Polish Daily News”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “Chicago”. Handwritten at lower center: [circle] “857”.
Historical NoteDuring the 1964 election cycle, Lyndon B. Johnson ran as the Democratic candidate for President 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
WashingtonArizona
Place of Publication
Chicago
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