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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 Could Swear I Saw Connally Riding One of Them
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Could Swear I Saw Connally Riding One of Them

Artifact ID1988.71.599
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (United States, born 1911)
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 3/4 in x W 9 7/8 in (32.4 cm x 25.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. A man (“Spiro”) at a hotel (“Treetops Hotel Kenya”) points at a herd of elephants drinking water. Caption: “I could swear I saw Connally riding one of them!” Artist signature lower right: “Borgstedt”.
Historical NoteJohn Connally was former aide to Lyndon Johnson that later on became a governor of Texas. While being a Democrat, he supported Richard Nixon and was appointed Secretary of the Treasury. In 1973, he switched parties and became a Republican, and he ran for president in 1980.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from John B. Connally to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on July 13, 1988.
Credit LineGift of the Honorable John B. Connally
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
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 John B. Connally (United States, 1917 - 1993)
Person Referenced Spiro Agnew (United States, 1918 - 1996)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Kenya
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