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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
57 Years Ago
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

57 Years Ago

Artifact ID1965.28.283
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1889 - 1983)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1786)
Date ca. August 1965
Medium Ink on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/4 in x W 12 5/8 in (41.3 cm x 32.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A huge stork carrying an infant LBJ flies over "Texas". A road sign, pointing the same direction as the stock, indicates "To a Great Society". Caption reads: "57 Years Ago". Artist signature lower right: "Hungerford".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "August 27, 1965 Happy Birthday to President Lyndon B. Johnson from Cy Hungerford - Pittsburgh Post Gazette". On back, sketch of cartoon
Historical NoteLBJ celebrated his 57th birthday on August 27th, 1965.
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
Texas
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh
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