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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Looks Like He Crossed a Hawk with a Dove...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Looks Like He Crossed a Hawk with a Dove...

Artifact ID1965.28.236
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher (1922 - 1966)
Gifter
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 5/8 in x W 14 1/2 in (27 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two men are speaking to each other while looking at a newspaper ("Polls Approval of LBJ's Vietnam Handling"). Through an open door, LBJ and another man can be seen in the Oval Office. Caption reads: "Looks Like He Crossed a Hawk with a Dove and Got a Vote of Confidence". Artist signature lower center: "Fischetti".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson Get Well! - John Fischetti". Handwritten at lower left: "# 3-4" "963-Syndicate". Handwritten at lower left: [circled] "3". Handwritten at bottom center: [in red] "(448) (603)". Handwritten at lower right: "5 7/16 x 3 1/2 [indecipherable]" "7 5/16 x 4 3/4 [indecipherable]". Handwritten at lower right: [circled, struckout] "76" "74" "106".
Historical NotePresident Johnson’s approval ratings were very high at the start of his presidency and remained fairly high throughout 1964 and 1965 while much of the Great Society legislation was getting passed and when this cartoon was made, but declined after that.
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)
Not on view
Place of Publication
New York
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