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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
A Little Dissension in Training Camp
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

A Little Dissension in Training Camp

Artifact ID1973.1.2776
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 1981)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1829)
Date ca. March 1959
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 7/8 in x W 17 1/2 in (30.2 cm x 44.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ wears a cap with a donkey emblem. He is hit on the head by two baseballs ("Douglas” “Proxmire"). Caption: “A Little Dissension in Training Camp”. Artist signature lower right: "B. Green”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] “Journal Wed” “11 Mar 59”. Handwritten at lower right: “56.0”
Historical NoteWilliam Proxmire was elected Senator of Wisconsin in 1957 to fill the seat caused by Joseph McCarthy’s death. He was a Democrat that often voted independently. Paul Douglas was a Democrat Senator from Illinois.
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 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 William Proxmire (United States)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Paul H. Douglas (United States, 1892 - 1976)
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