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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Mr. Johnson Passes Through the Capitol Rotunda...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Mr. Johnson Passes Through the Capitol Rotunda...

Artifact ID1973.1.84
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1914 - 2005)
Gifter
Date ca. January 1965
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 11 1/4 in (36.2 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and Hubert Humphrey walk across an elephant skin rug through the US Capitol rotunda. Three donkeys follow them. Two donkeys stand on the side and talk to each other. They pass by a band of donkeys playing music and behind them are a group of donkeys in suits. More donkeys are entering through the door. At the other end of the rug, there are three donkeys waiting to meet LBJ and Humphrey. Paintings and relief sculptures hang on the walls and statues stand on pedestals in between the paintings. A small piece of paper “The Hartford Times.” adhered to lower right. Caption: “Mr. Johnson Passes Through the Capitol Rotunda to His Inauguration”. Artist signature lower right: "Ed Valtman ‘65”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "To LBJ with best wishes, Ed Valtman 12-30-68". Handwritten at lower right: [red] “51”. Handwritten at upper right: [circle] “Jan 28”.
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
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 Hubert H. Humphrey (United States, 1911 - 1978)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Washington
Place of Publication
Hartford
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