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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Please!--Just One Rabbit Before Election!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Please!--Just One Rabbit Before Election!

Artifact ID1973.1.169
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Publisher (founded 1846)
Gifter
Date ca. August 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 12 1/2 in (36.2 cm x 31.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits at his desk covered with papers ("Strikes”, “War”, “Inflation”, “etc") and looks back at a man ("Nervous Democratic Candidates") holding out a magician's hat and wand. Caption: “Please!--Just One Rabbit Before Election!”. Artist signature lower left: "Morris”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] "To President Johnson-John Milt Morris".
Historical NoteThe 1966 elections elected the members of the 90th Congress as well as several gubernatorial seats. Those candidates running for office looked to President Johnson to solve some of the many political issues so they would have positive issues to campaign with.
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)
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