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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Shame on You, Ev, Speaking Lines Like That
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Shame on You, Ev, Speaking Lines Like That

Artifact ID1973.1.2540
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1914 - 2005)
Gifter
Date 1968
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/4 in x W 14 1/4 in (28.6 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Frame 1: LBJ confronts a man (identifiable as Everett Dirksen) with his quote ("‘There is no prospect of peace, no promise of stability, no hope for the better’ -Dirksen"). Frame 2: Dirksen explains. A small piece of paper “The Hartford Times” adhered to lower right. Caption: “Shame on You, Ev, Speaking Lines Like That”. Additional text at lower right: “But Lyndon, I Have Been Playing a Supporting Role for So Long”. Artist signature lower right: "Ed Valtman ‘68”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: [underline] “4 col.”. Handwritten at upper right: [green] “55 ½” “3”. Handwritten at upper right: [underline] “Jan.”.
Historical NoteEverett Dirksen was a Republican senator from Illinois who was the Senate Minority Leader during Lyndon Johnson’s presidency. At first, he favored American involvement in Vietnam, but modified his position in 1967.
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 Everett Dirksen (United States, 1896 - 1969)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Hartford
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