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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Spare Key
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Spare Key

Artifact ID1966.64.176
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1917 - 1998)
Gifter
Publisher
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/2 in x W 12 1/2 in (41.9 cm x 31.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A hand ("Congress") reaches in from out of frame to show a key ("Presidential Succession Amendment") under the door mat to White House. Caption reads: "Spare Key". Artist signature lower center: "Karl Hubenthal L.A. Herald Examiner".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at bottom center: "For President Johnson - with warmest regards!".
Historical NoteThe 25th Amendment, which was ratified February 1967, outlined what would happen if a president died, resigned, or was removed from office. It allowed the vice-president to assume all presidential responsibilities and powers, including filling the vice-president vacancy.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Los Angeles
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