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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Maybe I'll Have to Get Some Smaller Spurs
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Maybe I'll Have to Get Some Smaller Spurs

Artifact ID1965.28.68
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1971)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. January 1960
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/4 in x W 13 1/4 in (33.7 cm x 33.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits at a desk while he contemplates both the large spurs on his starred "Majority Leader" boots and the papers ("Revolt by Liberal Democrats"). Caption reads: "Maybe I'll Have to Get Some Smaller Spurs". Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berryman Washington Star."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across top: "3 cols - Sat - Jan - 9 /60"
Historical NoteIn this cartoon, Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson must manage the split between liberal Democrats and conservative Southern ones.
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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