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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Just Another Step Backward, Sam
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Just Another Step Backward, Sam

Artifact ID1973.1.1916
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1918 - 2009)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. July 1967
Medium Ink and watercolor on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/2 in x W 12 1/2 in (39.4 cm x 31.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ uses a camera ("Johnson's Picture of New Panama Treaty") to photograph Uncle Sam standing on the edge of a cliff. Below, a limb extends from the cliff ("End of US Sovereignty"). A small piece of paper “© 1967 by the Chicago Tribune” adhered to lower left. Caption: “Just Another Step Backward, Sam”. Artist signature lower left: "Holland”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] “ok” “pwe”. Handwritten at lower right: “57” “122”. Handwritten at lower center: “25”.
Historical NoteIn January 1964, Panamanians protested the American control of the Panama Canal. In response, Lyndon Johnson began negotiations for a new treaty to eventually transfer control of the canal to the Panamanian government.
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 Note©1967, The Chicago Tribune
 Copyright 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Canal Zone
Place of Publication
Chicago
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