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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Four Long Lonely Years
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Four Long Lonely Years

Artifact ID1973.1.2140
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 11 3/8 in (35.6 cm x 28.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ rests his arms on his desk. Four pairs of hands ("Pressures") ("1963-1964”, “1964-1965”, “1965-1966”, and “1966-1967') pile up on top of his head and press down. Caption: “Four Long Lonely Years”. Artist signature lower right: "McCarty”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “Best Wishes Gene”. Handwritten at upper left: “Wed. Edit”. Handwritten at upper right: “2-W”. Handwritten at upper right: [red] “50”.
Historical NoteThe President of the United States is a pressure-filled job. As President Johnson’s term in office progressed, more political issues – both international and domestic – occupied his thoughts.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
San Bernardino
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