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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
It's Really Not as Dangerous as It Looks!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

It's Really Not as Dangerous as It Looks!

Artifact ID1973.1.679
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1906 - 1992)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. February 1960
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 7/8 in x W 14 1/8 in (47.9 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ has jumped off a ski jump wearing a parachute ("Civil Rights") and a paper (“‘60”) on his back as his hat flies off. He is not looking at his skis, one of which ("South") has crossed over the other ("North"). In the lower right, the capitol dome is covered in snow. Caption: “It's Really Not as Dangerous as It Looks!”. Artist signature lower right: "L. D. Warren”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “To Lyndon B. Johnson - Happy Landing! L.D. Warren Cincinnati Enquirer 2-19-60”. Handwritten at lower center: “33 ½ picas” “Fri 14 Feb 60”.
Historical NoteThe Civil Rights Act of 1960 made it illegal to prevent someone from registering to vote. While the act was not very effective, it provided proof for voter disenfranchisement and paved the way for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The dispute on civil rights leads to a split between the northern and southern parts of the Democratic Party. Because southern white segregationists formed a significant portion of the Democratic Party until the early 1960s, President Johnson tried not to alienate them earlier in his political career.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Cincinnati
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