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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Sorry...That Pass Is No Good Here!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Sorry...That Pass Is No Good Here!

Artifact ID1965.28.57
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1971)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. November 1958
Date DescribedNovember 4, 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 5/8 in x W 13 7/8 in (37.1 cm x 35.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. The figure of Uncle Sam sits at a desk and reads a document ("Proposals for Control of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes"). Standing behind him, LBJ speaks over his shoulder to a donkey in nearby doorway with a sign ("My Nov. 4th Mandate"). Caption reads: "Sorry...That Pass Is No Good Here!". Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berryman Washington Star. 11/19/58".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten lower right: "All good wishes to you, Lyn..."
Historical NoteThe United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space was founded in 1959 after talks first began in 1957 after the launching of Sputnik. During the Cold War, people feared that space could be used for nuclear weapons. When this cartoon was made, Senator Lyndon Johnson was the Senate Majority Leader.
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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum 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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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)
Historical Dates
  • November 4, 1968
Not on view
Place of Publication
Washington
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