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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1965.28.385
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1921 - 2003)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date 1963
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 10 7/8 in (34.9 cm x 27.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. An elephant lies on his side, with his feet tied and his side branded with "LBJ." Artist signature lower right: "© 1963 Mauldin Chicago Sun-Times".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: "For President Johnson from a voter - Bill Mauldin". Handwritten at lower left: "599 585 394". Handwritten at lower right: "Sat."
Historical NoteIn many political cartoons, Lyndon Johnson is depicted wearing cowboy boots and a cowboy hat, a part of his Western persona. In this cartoon, LBJ uses a cattle brand on his political opponent. This cartoon conveys how Johnson was efficient in running the country and winning against his opponents.
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 Note© Chicago Sun-Times, 1964
 Copyright 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
Chicago
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