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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
One Thing They'll Agree On
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

One Thing They'll Agree On

Artifact ID1973.1.2363
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher
Date ca. June 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 10 in (30.5 cm x 25.4 cm )
 Overall (Mounted) H 17 in x W 14 in (43.2 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Alexsey Kosygin) and LBJ shake hands, both saying, "Nice being a grandpa, isn't it?". The world and a cat watch. Caption: “One Thing They'll Agree On”. Artist signature lower right: "Vic Runtz news ‘67”.Historical NotePresident Johnson was a very doting grandfather when his first grandchild, Patrick Lyndon Nugent, was born. Love for his grandson even went to far as to ease the initial tensions at the Glassboro Summit with Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin. Both were recent grandfathers and shared pictures of their grandchildren during the summit.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
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Aleksey N. Kosygin (Soviet Union, 1904 - 1980)
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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Place of Publication
Bangor
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