I Don't Care What You Have to Tell Me, Bob...
Artifact ID1973.1.2143
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Wayne Stayskal
Gifter
Wayne Stayskal
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 10 1/4 in (35.6 cm x 26 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (“McNamara”) with a folder (“Urgent") tiptoes into bed with LBJ. A small piece of paper “© 1967, Chicago’s American” adhered to lower left. Caption: “I Don't Care What You Have to Tell Me, Bob…Can't It Wait Until Morning?”. Artist signature lower right: "Stayskal”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsLabel attached LL corner by signature
Historical NoteRobert McNamara was President Johnson’s Secretary of Defense. Because of the many international conflicts during the 1960s, Johnson and McNamara often held meetings late into the evening.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 Note©1967, Chicago’s American
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
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
Robert McNamara
(United States, 1916 - 2009)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication