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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Please, Ev, Please Take Him Back!!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Please, Ev, Please Take Him Back!!

Artifact ID1973.1.559
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1971)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. September 1959
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 13 1/4 in (36.8 cm x 33.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is kneeling before a man (“Minority Leader Dirksen”) who sits at his desk. On the floor is a newspaper ("Wayne Morse, GOP bolter, in revolt against Senate Majority Leader"). Caption: “Please, Ev, Please Take Him Back!!”.Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berryman Washington Star 9/6/59”.
Historical NoteWhen this cartoon was made, Lyndon Johnson was the Senate Majority Leader. Everett Dirksen was a Republican senator from Illinois who was the Senate Minority Leader from 1959-1969. Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon was initially a Republican Senator that left the Republican Party, became an independent for a couple years, and then was persuaded to join the Democrats by Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson. He did not always vote along party lines and in 1959, when this cartoon was made, he denounced Johnson’s tactics for controlling the Senate.
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 Wayne Morse (United States, 1900 - 1974)
Person Referenced Everett Dirksen (United States, 1896 - 1969)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Washington
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