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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Never Mind, I'll Walk!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Never Mind, I'll Walk!

Artifact ID1973.1.1922
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. April 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 1/8 in x W 15 in x D (48.6 cm x 38.1 cm x 0 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, with a briefcase ("Western Hemisphere Summit"), speaks to a used-car dealer ("Fulbright") who offers a car ("Latin Resolution") with no engine, wheels or steering wheel. A banner (“Your No. 1 Deal No Money Down”) hangs in the background. Caption: “Never Mind, I'll Walk!”. Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: “31 picas - Thurs. Apr. 6 ‘67.”.
Historical NoteIn April 1967, Lyndon Johnson met with the heads of state in Latin America in Punta del Este, Uruguay, promising financial support to other nations in the Americas. Before this meeting, Congress and the president drafted a Latin Resolution, but J. William Fulbright opposed Johnson's plan and proposed his own.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Credit
Punta del Este
Place of Publication
Washington
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