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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Farewell Performance
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Farewell Performance

Artifact ID1973.1.756
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher ()
Date ca. January 1969
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 7/8 in x W 14 in (45.4 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ stands in a spotlight with a book ("State of the Union Address Tonight") and waves, "Good night, Mr. and Mrs. America--wherever you are." Caption: “Farewell Performance”. Artist signature lower right: "Pletcher”. Additional text at lower right: “New Orleans Times-Picayune - Jan. 14, 1969”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: “For Mr. President Lyndon B. Johnson, with many best wishes for a happy return to private life. Eldon Pletcher”.
Historical NoteOn January 17, 1968, Lyndon Johnson delivered a State of the Union address where he discussed the Vietnam War, his goal of obtaining peace, the Six Day War, the Cyprus Crisis, Cold War tensions with China and the Soviet Union, foreign aid, economic growth, education, urban development, healthcare, the war on crime, taxation, and the budget.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
New Orleans
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