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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Sherman Was Right!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Sherman Was Right!

Artifact ID1973.1.648
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1909 - 1997)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1903)
Date ca. April 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/2 in x W 11 in (34.3 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Soldier LBJ is in a foxhole, holding up a flag ("War on Poverty"). He is attacked by explosions ("Investigation", "Patronage") and a rock ("'Politics!' Adam Clayton Powell"). Caption: “Sherman Was Right!”. Artist signature lower right: "Werner”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “To President Johnson with all best wishes!” “525”. Handwritten at upper right: [underline] “Thurs.”.
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 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 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (United States, 1908 - 1972)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced William Tecumseh Sherman (United States, 1820 - 1891)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Indianapolis
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