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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Can Do Everything...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Can Do Everything...

Artifact ID1965.28.329
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (born 1910)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. September 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. An elephant ( "GOP") rides a unicycle, juggles, and holds a horn while talking to a man sitting behind a desk ("John Q. Public, Booking Agent"). On the wall is a poster ("Fall Bookings"). Caption reads: "I Can Do Everything That Talking Donkey Does". Artist signature lower right: "Le Pelley".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "With best wishes to the master politician of them all Guernsey Le Pelley".
Historical NoteThe 1966 elections elected the members of the 90th Congress as well as several gubernatorial seats. In this cartoon, a Republican elephant shows voters what he can do, since there was uncertainty about what the Republican platform would be during that election. John Q Public is a character often included in political cartoons to depict the average citizen, often portrayed with glasses, a mustache, and a fedora.
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.
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