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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Outer Space Will Have to Wait!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Outer Space Will Have to Wait!

Artifact ID1965.28.47
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1971)
Publisher ()
Gifter
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, dressed as a knight in full armor, is riding a horse and carrying a jousting pole ("Anti-recession Plan"). He is yelling over his shoulder to a man ("Sam Rayburn") with a gavel on a donkey. Caption reads: "Outer Space Will Have to Wait!". Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berryman Washington Star."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "Tough job, Lyndon ... TO HAVE TO BE IN 'SHINING ARMOR' SO MUCH!". Handwritten across top: "3 cols - [indecipherable]"
Historical NoteWhen this cartoon was created, Sam Rayburn was the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and Lyndon Johnson was Senate Majority Leader.
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 Sam Rayburn (United States, 1882 - 1961)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Washington
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