Maybe We'd Better Try to Speed Things Up!
Artifact ID1965.28.198
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Dan Dowling
(United States)
Publisher
New York Herald Tribune
(1922 - 1966)
Date
1959
Medium
Ink, grease pencil and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 3/4 in x W 14 in (47.6 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. An oxen is hooked up to a turnstile with the U.S. Capitol as the hub. Standing nearby, LBJ holds a paper "Record of Achievement in Congress - Legislation" for a donkey to see. The donkey has his sleeves rolled up and is holding a stick. Caption reads: "Maybe We'd Better Try to Speed Things Up!". Artist signature lower right: "Dowling." Additional text at bottom center: "© 1959, New York Herald Tribune Inc."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: "Daily".
Historical NoteWhen this cartoon was made, Senator Lyndon Johnson was the 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 Note© 1959, New York Herald Tribune Inc.
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of 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.
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of 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
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