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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
They're All Yours, Boys...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

They're All Yours, Boys...

Artifact ID1965.28.317
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1910 - 1985)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1876)
Date ca. November 1958
Medium Grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 in x W 14 in (50.8 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two men ("Sam Rayburn" "Lyndon Johnson) are watching two energetic donkeys ("Those Fat & Frisky Senate-" "-House Majorities") in corral. Rayburn says to a nervous LBJ, "Reckon them critters're broke to lead?" Caption reads: "They're All Yours, Boys--Top 'Em Off!". Artist signature lower right: "Knox Nashville Banner".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "To Senator Lyndon Johnson with all good wishes, Jack Knox Nov. 1958".
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson would have earned a place in history on the strength of his Senate years alone. Successively minority and majority leader during the 1950s, he displayed rare mastery of parliamentary technique together with boundless energy. When compromise was required, he was skilled in finding a way. He and the Congess' other Democratic leader, Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, often rallied and combined their strengths. Cartoonists frequently focused on the friendship and cooperative spirit that existed between the Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House.
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 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 Sam Rayburn (United States, 1882 - 1961)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Nashville
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