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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
And We Just Had Christmas!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

And We Just Had Christmas!

Artifact ID1973.1.758
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher
Date ca. January 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 9 in (29.2 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Santa LBJ carries a bag ("State of the Union", “Something nice for everyone") as he strides toward a man. In the lower left corner, a cat asks “Is it really in the bag?”. Caption: “And We Just Had Christmas!”. Artist signature lower right: "Vic Runtz news ‘65”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [blue] “3 col line Ed Page Wed”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “Bangor Daily News - Jan. 6, 1965”.
Historical NoteIn January 1965, Lyndon Johnson delivered a State of the Union Address discussing foreign policy and the Vietnam War, the Great Society, education, health programs, and crime. John Q Public is a character often included in political cartoons to depict the average citizen, often portrayed with glasses, a mustache, and a fedora.
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
Bangor
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