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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Carry On, LBJ
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Carry On, LBJ

Artifact ID1973.328.1
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (United States, 1903 - 1978)
Gifter
Date 1963
Date DescribedNovember 22, 1963
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 9 1/8 in (29.2 cm x 23.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. LBJ sits at his desk while a transparent JFK stands behind him. A small piece of paper “2 Luwanna Circle St. Augustine, Fla. 32084” adhered to lower left. Caption: “Carry on, LBJ.”. Additional text at lower left: “St. Augustine Record.”. Artist signature lower left: “© 1963 John Duncan”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsSt. Augustine Record.
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 Note© 1963 John Duncan
 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 John F. Kennedy (United States, 1917 - 1963)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • November 22, 1963
Not on view
Place of Publication
Saint Augustine
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