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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
A Demo Invitation
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

A Demo Invitation

Artifact ID1973.1.287
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (born 1932)
Gifter
Date ca. May 1966
June 30, 1966
Medium Ink on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 9 7/8 in (34.9 cm x 25.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. At the top is a portrait of LBJ with an American flag hat. At the bottom is an ear of corn wrapped in a $100 bill. Caption: “A Demo Invitation”. Additional text at center: "Dine with LBJ Thursday, June 30 Veterans Auditorium, Des Moines, Ia. Main Course Fund's G Hybrid Corn-on-the-cob”. Additional text along the bottom: “Before Dinner - Husking Bee". Artist signature lower right: "John Riedell”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “May 1968”.
Historical NoteOn June 30, 1966, Lyndon Johnson spoke at a Democratic Party Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa and discussed the Vietnam War and inflation, especially as it pertained to farmers.
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)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • June 30, 1966
Not on view
Place Described
Des Moines
Place of Publication
Peoria
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