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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 ID1973.1.499
Artist (Israel, 1921 - 2000)
Date ca. January 1969
Medium Ink drawing on paper applied to photograph
DimensionsOverall H 5 1/2 in x W 7 3/8 in (14 cm x 18.7 cm )
Overall (Mounted) H 9 in x W 10 1/2 in (22.9 cm x 26.7 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A drawing of a young man in an Israeli cap and uniform is superimposed on a photograph of people reaching to shake hands with LBJ. Artist signature lower left: "Dosh 21.1.1969”. A small piece of paper “Maariv Evening Newspaper” adhered to lower right.
Historical NotePresident Johnson’s approval ratings were very high at the start of his presidency and remained fairly high throughout 1964 and 1965 while much of the Great Society legislation was getting passed. By 1966, as the Vietnam War escalated, his approval and disapproval ratings were around the same. Throughout 1967-1969, his approval ratings continued to decline.
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
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Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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