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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.309
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Date ca. August 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/4 in x W 12 3/4 in (29.8 cm x 32.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and Hubert Humphrey sit by a TV and watch a show (“GOP National Convention”). LBJ has his hand on the dial to turn it on. Humphrey says, "Maybe we shouldn't, Lyndon--Remember the light bill!" Artist signature lower center: "Kukic”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "With best wishes to President Johnson, John Kukic". Handwritten at lower center: “Miami Beach Reporter”. Handwritten at lower right: “August 8” “1968”. Handwritten at lower right: [underline] “4 columns.”. Handwritten at upper right: [red] “70%”.
Historical NoteIn August 1968, the Republican National Convention was held in Miami Beach and nominated Richard Nixon for president and Spiro Agnew for vice president. Nixon won the nomination after getting more votes than Nelson Rockefeller and Ronald Reagan, who came in second and third place respectively. For a time, economy-minded President Johnson was nicknamed "Light Bulb Johnson" for his tendency to walk the White House at night, turning off the lights in rooms not in use.
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
Miami Beach
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