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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Happy New Year!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Happy New Year!

Artifact ID1973.1.532
Artist (United States, 1926 - 2009)
Date ca. January 1967
Medium Ink on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 15 7/8 in (36.8 cm x 40.3 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A happy baby elephant “‘67” with a top hat and a sack at the end of a stick runs toward a smiling LBJ. Caption: “Happy New Year!”. Artist signature lower left: "Lange”. A small piece of paper “The Daily Oklahoman” adhered to lower left.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “57”. Handwritten at upper right: [circle] [red] “Sun”.
Historical NoteIn the 1966 elections, Republicans won 47 seats in the House of Representatives, 3 seats in the Senate, and 7 gubernatorial seats.
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
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)
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