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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Carrying on!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Carrying on!

Artifact ID1973.289.1
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date ca. November 1963
Date DescribedNovember 22, 1963
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/8 in x W 8 5/8 in (28.9 cm x 21.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. LBJ pulls a covered wagon (“JFK’s program”) with papers (“Tax Cut” “Civil Rights Bill”) in the back while the spirit of JFK watches over him. A figure holds a sign (“After 30 years Lyndon knows the way”). Caption: “Carrying on!”. Additional text across the bottom: “(During Cartoonist James Dobbins’ vacation, the Herald Traveler will reprint a series of his cartoons on the highlights of the Johnson administration.)”. Artist signature lower right: “Dobbins”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted at upper left: “Dobbins’ Diary”. Printed at upper center: “Nov. 27, 1963”. Printed at upper right: “The Johnson Years”.
Historical NoteFollowing the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as president on November 22, 1963 while on an airplane. As president, Johnson announced his plans to continue and expand Kennedy’s policies.
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)
Person Referenced John F. Kennedy (United States, 1917 - 1963)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • November 22, 1963
Not on view
Place of Publication
Boston
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