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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Situation Is Well in Hand
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Situation Is Well in Hand

Artifact ID1973.1.2413
Artist (born 1932)
Medium Ink, grease pencil and applied shading on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 10 in (33 cm x 25.4 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Charles Robb and Lynda hold hands at a window overlooking the Washington Monument. Below, a bird reads from a book and says, "In sickness and in health, in dissent and consensus…" to a pair of birds. A small piece of paper “Peoria Journal Star” adhered to lower right. Caption: “The Situation Is Well in Hand”. Artist signature lower right: "John Riedell”.
Historical NoteOn December 9, 1967, Lynda Bird Johnson and Chuck Robb got married in the White House.
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
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 Charles S. Robb (United States, born 1939)
Person Referenced Lynda Johnson Robb (United States, born 1944)
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Place of Publication