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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
God Speed
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

God Speed

Artifact ID1973.1.2281
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1978)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1920)
Date ca. October 1968
Received1968-12-15
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 in x W 16 in (50.8 cm x 40.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A rocket ("Apollo VII U.S.A.") orbits the earth leaving a trail ("Man's Greatest Space Venture"). Caption: “God Speed”. Artist signature lower left: "Warren King”.
Historical NoteApollo VII was a space flight with three astronauts. It launched on October 11, 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, 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.
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • 1968-12-15
Not on view
Subjects
Apollo 7
Place of Publication
New York
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