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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Where Seldom Is Heard a Discouraging Word--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Where Seldom Is Heard a Discouraging Word--

Artifact ID1973.1.397
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1919 - 2014)
Publisher (founded 1878)
Gifter
Date ca. August 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/8 in x W 13 7/8 in (28.3 cm x 35.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sings as he rides a horse ("LBJ Policies") along a road ("Old Lyndon Trail"). Humphrey rides on the back of the horse holding the lead to an unsaddled stallion ("Democratic Nomination"). Caption: “Where Seldom Is Heard a Discouraging Word–”. Artist signature lower right: "Jon Kennedy Ark. Democrat”.
Historical NoteVice President Hubert Humphrey was a liberal Democrat from Minnesota that co-founded Americans for Democratic Action. He was initially opposed to the Vietnam War, but reversed his position on it as vice-president due to pressure from President Johnson, which made him lose much of his support base of civil rights, labor activists, and other liberals. When he ran for president in 1968, 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 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 of Publication
Little Rock
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