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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Pledged...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Pledged...

Artifact ID1965.28.53
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1971)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. January 1957
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 14 in (36.2 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is putting a donkey pin on a man "Lausche" who is wearing a freshman beanie. Behind the men is a large banner ("ΔEM (Senate Democratic) Fraternity") and a lit candle shaped like the Capitol dome on a pedestal. Caption reads: "Pledged...But the Initiation Is Still to Come!" Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berryman Washington Star 1/5/57".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "Luck to you, Lyndon ..... But I know you won't be too surprised if "Freshman Frank" occasionally visits the Gamma Omicron Pi House!"
Historical NoteIn 1957, Lyndon Johnson was Senate Majority Leader. Frank Lausche served five terms as governor of Ohio until getting elected to the Senate in 1957. In this cartoon, Lyndon Johnson gives him a donkey pin, referencing how he often crossed party lines and although he was officially a Democrat, he was often considered a moderate.

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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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 Frank Lausche (United States, 1895 - 1990)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Washington
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