Maybe You're Right, Mr. McNamara...
Artifact ID1973.1.1708
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Wayne Stayskal
Gifter
Wayne Stayskal
Date
1967
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/4 in x W 10 1/4 in (33.7 cm x 26 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ speaks to a startled man (identifiable as Robert McNamara) who holds a pointer to a wall map showing troop movements and battles in Vietnam. A fancy door is behind LBJ. A small piece of paper “© 1967, Chicago’s American” adhered to lower left. Caption: “Maybe You're Right, Mr. McNamara--But My Future Son-In-Law Thinks That We Should–”. Artist signature lower left: "Stayskal".
Historical NoteOn December 9, 1967, Lynda Bird Johnson and Chuck Robb got married in the White House. Robb was a Marine Captian that served in Vietnam. Robert McNamara was the Secretary of Defense.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 Note© Chicago’s American, 1967
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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
Robert McNamara
(United States, 1916 - 2009)
Person Referenced
Charles S. Robb
(United States, born 1939)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Place of Publication