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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Keypeek: Mum's the Word
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Keypeek: Mum's the Word

Artifact ID1973.1.334
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1911 - 1980)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1885)
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (27.3 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ can be seen through a keyhole with his mouth taped. He holds a spool of tape ("Candidate Endorsement") behind him. Caption: “Keypeek: Mum's the Word”. Additional text at lower left: “© The Ledger Syndicate Inc. T.M. World Rights Reserved”. Artist signature lower right: "Herc Ficklen”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “Best wishes to President Lyndon B. Johnson”.
Historical NoteVice President Hubert Humphrey ran for president in 1968 after Lyndon Johnson withdrew from the race. Although he secured the Democratic nomination, his association with Lyndon Johnson and the Vietnam War split the Democratic Party and hurt his campaign.
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 Ledger Syndicate Inc. ™ World Rights Reserved
 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 of Publication
Dallas
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