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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 ID1973.1.3
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, born 1919)
Publisher (founded 1837)
Gifter
Date ca. July 1969
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 1/2 in x W 13 1/2 in (47 cm x 34.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. The moon’s surface has a US flag on it. A fire (“JFK”) is in front of the flag, with a brand (“LBJ”) in front of that. In front of the brand, is a plaque with signatures (“Armstrong”, “Collins”, “Aldrin,” and “Richard Nixon”). Artist signature lower right: "Flannery”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “5 ⅜”” “No Caption”. Handwritten at lower right “46.5”.
Historical NoteOn July 20, 1969, as a part of the Apollo 11 mission, Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. In this cartoon, while the certificate has Richard Nixon’s name on it, the two previous presidents’ contributions to the space race are acknowledged.
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.
Person Referenced Michael Collins (United States, 1930 - 2021)
Person Referenced Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
Person Referenced John F. Kennedy (United States, 1917 - 1963)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Neil Armstrong (United States, 1930 - 2012)
Person Referenced Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin (United States, born 1930)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Baltimore
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