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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I'm Glad That's Over...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I'm Glad That's Over...

Artifact ID1965.28.156
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Publisher ()
Date ca. November 1958
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/8 in x W 15 1/4 in (38.4 cm x 38.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. While standing at a podium, a nervous President Eisenhower ("Ike") throws away several papers ("Final Tough Political Speech") while looking over his shoulder at LBJ. LBJ stands behind him sharpening a large butcher knife. Caption reads: "I'm Glad That's Over - And I Don't Mean Maybe!". Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett Washington Star."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: "3 cols - Sat Nov. 1". Handwritten across top: "I'm Glad That's Over - And I Don't Mean Maybe!".
Historical NoteOn October 31, 1958, Dwight Eisenhower gave a televised speech discussing the achievements of the Republican party and his administration a few days before the 1958 elections.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Dwight D. Eisenhower (United States, 1890 - 1969)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Washington
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