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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Picket
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Picket

Artifact ID1965.28.311
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1901 - 1983)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. September 1965
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 in (36.8 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A large donkey (Dem.), dressed as a king, sits on a pedestal and smokes a cigar. Menawhile, a small elephant ("GOP") pickets in front of him with a sign, "Unfair to the Two-Party System". Caption reads: "The Picket". Artist signature lower right: "Justus Minneapolis Star".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: "For - President Lyndon Johnson with all good wishes - Roy Justus 11-9-65". Handwritten at lower left: "The Picket". Handwritten at lower right: "33 1/2 picas".
Historical NoteWhen this cartoon was made, the Democratic Party held a supermajority in both chambers of Congress as well as the presidency.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Minneapolis
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