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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Republican Party 1964
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Republican Party 1964

Artifact ID1996.23.2
Object Type Cartoon Print
Date ca. July 1964
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 14 3/4 in (29.2 cm x 37.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. An elephant has the head of a man (identifiable as Barry Goldwater) attached to its own. Goldwater holds a club and a book (“Bible”). On the back of the elephant ride various men including men dressed as police, cowboys, businessmen and soldiers, a burning cross, bags of money, and a woman holding up the female and male symbols. The elephant has stepped on several men (“L.” “S.” “R.”). In the trunk of the elephant rides a sleeping man (“Ike”). In front of the elephant walks a woman and a bomb (“H”) floats above her. Caption: “The Republican Party 1964”. Additional text at lower right: “The New Republic July 25, 1964”. Artist signature lower center: “Osborn”.”
Historical NoteDuring the 1964 election cycle, Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater ran as a Republican against incumbent President Lyndon Johnson. Goldwater was pro-war and famously said "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice" and "Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue," which emboldened the conservative wing of the Republican Party.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Collection.
Credit LineGift of Mr. James F. Green
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
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Person Referenced Barry Goldwater (United States, 1909 - 1998)
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