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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Home from the Ranch
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Home from the Ranch

Artifact ID1973.1.2377
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher
Date ca. December 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 11 1/4 in (34.9 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ walks with a man (“Wilson”) carrying a folder (“Vietnam Rhodesia Etc.”) in front of the White House. He holds an electrical cord to the lights of a Christmas tree and snaps the switch. He says, "See, I don't always go around here switching OFF lights!". Caption: “Home from the Ranch”. Artist signature lower right: "Vic Runtz news ‘65”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [blue] “3 col line Ed Page Fri”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “Bangor Daily News Dec 17, 1965”.
Historical NoteHarold Wilson, the prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1964-1970, did not offer military aid to the United States during the Vietnam War, but he did not condemn American actions.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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 Harold Wilson (Great Britian, 1916 - 1995)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Bangor
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