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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Chin up, Old Boy! I'm Sure You'll Make It!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Chin up, Old Boy! I'm Sure You'll Make It!

Artifact ID1973.1.1979
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1903 - 1979)
Publisher (founded 1837)
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 5/8 in x W 13 in (39.7 cm x 33 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ waves a victory sign to a man (identifiable as Harold Wilson), who wades in the direction of a sign ("Back 'ome") carrying a bandaged Pound sign, a man ("World Troop Commitments") and an atom ("A Nuclear Power"). A man watching says, “Keeping up with the Johnsons requires lots of L.S.D.*”. A cat stands next to him. Caption: “Chin up, Old Boy! I'm Sure You'll Make It!”. Additional text at lower left: “*Pounds, shillings, & pence”. Artist signature lower left: "Yardley”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “Sunday AM 6 in Editorial”.
Historical NoteHarold Wilson, the prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1964-1970, did not offer military aid to the United States during the Vietnam War, but he did not condemn American actions.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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 Harold Wilson (Great Britian, 1916 - 1995)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Europe
Place Described
United Kingdom
Place of Publication
Baltimore
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