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Artifact ID1966.64.226
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Ross A. Lewis
(United States, 1902 - 1977)
Gifter
Ross A. Lewis
Publisher
Milwaukee Journal
(founded 1882)
Date
ca. June 1966
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 14 5/8 in (29.2 cm x 37.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Cowboys LBJ and RFK ("Bobby Kennedy") are sitting on a porch under a sign "Hands Wanted for '68 Roundup - LBJ Ranch". Caption reads: "Welcome, Stranger, It's Been Mighty Lonely Here, Lately". Artist signature lower right: "R A Lewis Milwaukee Journal".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "to Pres. Johnson, to add to the "LBJ String" "RL". Handwritten at upper right: "6/21/66". Stamped at upper right: "66981".
Historical NoteRobert F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson each represented a different side to the Democratic Party in the 1960s. Robert Kennedy was the Attorney General under his brother’s administration and became a New York senator during Johnson’s presidency. He disagreed with Johnson’s Vietnam policy and became a prominent war critic. Kennedy would later run for president in 1968 as an anti-war Democratic candidate until his assassination in June 1968.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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
Robert F. Kennedy
(United States, 1925 - 1968)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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