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On Your Mark, Get Set...
Artifact ID1973.257.1
Object Type
Cartoon Print
Artist
John Fischetti
(United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher
Chicago Daily News
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Gifter
John Fischetti
Date
1968
Date GiftedFebruary 19, 1968
Medium
Paper
DimensionsOverall H 9 7/8 in x W 13 3/8 in (25.1 cm x 34 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. LBJ and a man (identifiable as Everett Dirksen) are at a track line ("Illinois Senate Race”). LBJ (“Johnson Opposition”) faces the wrong way. Caption: “On your mark, get set…”. Artist signature upper right: “Fischetti”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “For President Johnson What are the odds… Cordially, John Fischetti Feb 19, 1968”. Handwritten at lower left: “Feb 19, 1968”. Printed at upper left: “Fischetti”. Printed at upper right: “© 1968 Chicago Daily News” “Publishers Hall Syndicate”.
Historical NoteEverett Dirksen was a Republican senator from Illinois who was the Senate Minority Leader during Lyndon Johnson’s presidency. At first, he favored American involvement in Vietnam, but modified his position in 1967Additional 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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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 Note© 1968 Chicago Daily News
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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
Everett Dirksen
(United States, 1896 - 1969)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
- February 19, 1968
Not on view
Place Described
Place of Publication
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