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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Joy to the World
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Joy to the World

Artifact ID1973.325.1
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist
Publisher
Gifter
Date DescribedNovember 15, 1968
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 1/16 in x W 11 in (20.4 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. A man (“David”) stands on a plane (“U.S. Air Force”) on a spot (“Taiwan”) on a globe (“Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”). A stocking is nailed to the globe and a note (“Dear Santa = Please bring Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward Men”) is next to it. A man and a woman carry a paper (“Christmas Carols”). A man (“Dan Cupid”) in a spacesuit holds two bells (“Ellen” and “Nigel”) and carries a sign (“Nigel and Ellen K. Curran were married Nov. 15, 1968”). Behind him is a sign (“Moon Route”) on a cloud. Caption: “Joy to the World”. Artist signature lower right: “From the Shevchik family”.
Historical NoteThe Space Race was the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to further space exploration and technology out of fear of space being used for nuclear power.
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 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 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.
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Historical Dates
  • November 15, 1968
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