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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Ever Burn Any Midnight Oil...?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Ever Burn Any Midnight Oil...?

Artifact ID1965.28.44
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1971)
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/4 in x W 13 5/8 in (33.7 cm x 34.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ brings oil lamp to an agitated man sitting behind a desk labeled "U.S. Senate" reading a newspaper ("Pre-convention News"). LBJ points to a pile of paper and rolled bills ("Pending Legislation") on the desk as he speaks to the man. Caption reads: "Ever Burn Any Midnight Oil...?" Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berryman Washington Star."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "Congratulations to a GOOD "Simon Legree"!". Handwritten across top: "3 col [indecipherable] Jul 16th"
Historical NoteThe 1956 Democratic National Convention took place in Chicago and resulted in the nomination of Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver as president and vice-president. Senator Lyndon Johnson ran for president in 1956, but lost the nomination. In this cartoon, the Senate is busy preparing for the convention, but Johnson reminds them of the legislation they need to get through.
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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Washington
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