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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Now, Let Me See--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Now, Let Me See--

Artifact ID1973.1.2974
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher ()
Date ca. January 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 19 7/8 in x W 15 in (50.5 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ tries to write on a paper (“State of the Union Speechwriting”) with a huge globe ("World-wide Cold War Obstacles") in his lap. Caption: “Now, Let Me See–”. Additional text at lower left: "The Times-Picayune. New Orleans. January 12, 1965”. Artist signature lower left: "Temple”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: [blue] “To President L.B. Johnson: with best wishes, Keith Temple".
Historical NoteIn January 1965, Lyndon Johnson delivered a State of the Union Address discussing foreign policy and the Vietnam War, the Great Society, education, health programs, and crime.
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
New Orleans
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