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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Begin to See Why He Went to Honolulu...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Begin to See Why He Went to Honolulu...

Artifact ID1973.1.1276
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (Spain, 1912 - 1983)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. February 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 1/4 in x W 13 1/8 in (48.9 cm x 33.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two guards stand in front of the White House with ice and snow all around. One guard with his shoulders hunched and his hands in his pockets talks to the other. Caption: “I Begin to See Why He Went to Honolulu Instead of Calling Everyone Here.”. Artist signature lower right: "De Alba”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: [circle] [blue] “430”. Handwritten at upper right: [underline] “3 cols” “Wed.”.
Historical NoteIn February 1966, Lyndon Johnson spoke at the East-West Center in Honolulu to discuss the United States’ foreign policy in Asia.
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 Described
WashingtonHonolulu
Place of Publication
Washington
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