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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Let's Face It, Lyndon, You're Gonna Have...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Let's Face It, Lyndon, You're Gonna Have...

Artifact ID1973.1.2393
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1881)
Date ca. May 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/8 in x W 11 in (38.4 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits at his desk, which is covered by papers ("Biggest Budget in U.S. History”, “Big Plans for the Great Society”, “Let’s Think Big”, “Increase Our Capacity For More Growth”, “Folks From Texas Think Big!”, “More of Everything for More People", “U.S. To Build Bigger Commercial Jetliner”, “The U.S. is the Biggest and Most Powerful Nation on Earth”, and “Economy is Growing Bigger Bigger ‘N Bigger”). Lady Bird talks about a paper ("Wedding List") in front of her. Caption: “Let's Face It, Lyndon, You're Gonna Have a Hard Time Convincing Luci to Have a Small Wedding”. Artist signature lower right: "Eddie Germano Brockton Enterprise 5/4/66”.
Historical NoteOn August 6, 1966, Luci Johnson married Patrick Nugent at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with a reception ceremony at the White House. The marriage was televised and highly reported on.
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 Lady Bird Johnson (United States, 1912 - 2007)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Texas
Place of Publication
Brockton
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