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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Say, D'y'all Suppose Ah Could Get in Line?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Say, D'y'all Suppose Ah Could Get in Line?

Artifact ID1973.1.423
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (born 1932)
Gifter
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 7/8 in x W 10 in (32.7 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ rides a mule-drawn wagon ("Buck[less]board") that carries papers “U.S. Debts”. He talks to a man (“Abernathy”) and points to a group of people ("Poor People's March") near the Capitol. Caption: “Say, D'y'all Suppose Ah Could Get in Line?”. Artist signature lower left: "John Riedell Peoria Journal Star”.
Historical NoteMartin Luther King Jr. planned the Poor People’s Campaign for 1968, but was assassinated before it could take place. The campaign, which included the building of the temporary Resurrection City, lasted in May-June 1968 to bring attention to economic injustices.
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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum 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.
Person Referenced Ralph Abernathy (United States, 1926 - 1990)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Washington
Place of Publication
Peoria
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