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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Careful Lyndon, Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Careful Lyndon, Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman!

Artifact ID1973.1.1820
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 11 1/8 in (36.2 cm x 28.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ warmly greets a woman (“Indira Gandhi”) with a handshake. She holds a suitcase ("India's Need"). Caption: “Careful Lyndon, Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman!”. Artist signature lower left: "McCarty”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: "Best wishes Gene McCarty." Handwritten at lower left: [circle] [ illegible] “5 ½” [illegible]. Handwritten at lower center: “4 ½””. Handwritten at lower center [box] “W”. Handwritten at lower right: [circle] [strikethrough] “9 x 11”. Handwritten at upper right: [red] “50”. Handwritten at upper right: “50”.
Historical NoteIn March 1966, Lyndon Johnson met with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and discussed economic development in India as well as sending aid after the Bihar famine of 1966-1967, which affected Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The famine was caused by a decrease in grain production and rise in grain prices.
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)
Person Referenced Indira Gandhi (India, 1917 - 1984)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
India
Place of Publication
San Bernardino
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