But I Think We Could Have Done Without...
Artifact ID1966.64.298
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Pat Oliphant
(United States, born 1935)
Publisher
Denver Post
(founded 1892)
Gifter
Pat Oliphant
Date
ca. May 1966
Medium
Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 17 1/2 in (30.5 cm x 44.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, at a window, chews his fingernails. An aide behind him holds papers ("Counter-critics Speech"). Little bird in the corner says, "I am Not Nervous!". Caption reads: "...But I Think We Could Have Done Without That 'Nervous Nellie' Bit!". Artist signature upper right: "Oliphant © 1966 The Denver Post The Los Angeles Times Syndicate".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Johnson Respectfully, Pat Oliphant". Red stamped at lower right: "May 19 1966".
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson called opponents to the Vietnam War “nervous Nellies” in a May 1966 speech.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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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© The Denver Post, 1966
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.
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