You Can Lead a Horse to Water
Artifact ID1965.28.120
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Paul Conrad
(United States, 1924 - 2010)
Gifter
Paul Conrad
Publisher
Denver Post
(founded 1892)
Date
ca. February 1960
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 3/4 in x W 13 3/4 in (40 cm x 34.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, dressed as a cowboy with a badge, is underwater pulling the reins of a determined horse underwater ("Civil Rights Legislation"). Caption reads: "You Can Lead a Horse to Water....." Artist signature lower left: "Conrad - © The Denver Post, 1960."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom:" ...Sometimes they even drink!! Best regards to Senator Johnson - Paul Conrad"
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson’s ability to persuade and push people into doing what he wanted was referred to as the Johnson Treatment. The Civil Rights Act of 1960 made it illegal to prevent someone from registering to vote.
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© The Denver Post, 1960
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
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication