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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Class of '68
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Class of '68

Artifact ID1973.1.748
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Date ca. January 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 5/8 in x W 14 1/4 in (57.5 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Teacher LBJ stands in a classroom and reads a paper ("State of the Union") under a bare light bulb ("Economic Problems"). An eraser ("Domestic Strife") hits the blackboard. A frog ("War") hops on his desk, which also has an apple and a stack of papers. Caption: “Class of '68”. Additional text at lower left: “1968, The Register and Tribune Syndicate”. Artist signature lower right: "Wallmeyer Independent, Press-Telegram”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [blue] “To President Lyndon B. Johnson with best wishes - Dick Wallmeyer”. Handwritten at lower left: [blue] “Wed. 1-PT” “Edit. Page” “1-17-68”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “6 ¼” wide - del to Compasing Rm.” “1 engraving 5 ⅜” wide - del to Dispatch for Mats”.
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
Long Beach
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