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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Like the Wide Open Spaces
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Like the Wide Open Spaces

Artifact ID1973.1.493
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/8 in x W 11 3/8 in (35.9 cm x 28.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ wears a space helmet ("U. S. Spokesman for Peaceful Use of Outer Space") while tossing his cowboy hat onto a hatrack ("UN"). LBJ has a star-shaped badge ("Bi-partisan Support”). Caption: “I Like the Wide Open Spaces”. Artist signature lower right: "Hy Rosen”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “3 col.” [illegible]. Handwritten at lower right: “12 proofs”.
Historical NoteThe United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space was founded in 1959 after talks first began in 1957 after the launching of Sputnik. During the Cold War, people feared that space could be used for nuclear weapons. In November 1958, Lyndon Johnson spoke at the United Nations to promote peaceful space exploration and international cooperation.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Texas
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