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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Ain't It Fun Watchin' Someone Tryin' to Figure out...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Ain't It Fun Watchin' Someone Tryin' to Figure out...

Artifact ID1973.1.41
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1901 - 1987)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 1/4 in x W 18 1/2 in (56.5 cm x 47 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A donkey tries to unravel a chain puzzle ("Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee") as LBJ looks on, chuckling. Caption: “Ain't It Fun Watchin' Someone Tryin' to Figure out YOUR Puzzle”. Artist signature lower right: "Kuekes Plain Dealer”.
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 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Cleveland
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