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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
LBJ Worked So Fast...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

LBJ Worked So Fast...

Artifact ID1965.28.333
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1977)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1882)
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/4 in x W 14 1/4 in (28.6 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two parrots in their cages ("Rumor & Speculation" "on UN Ambassador Choice") are conversing. Caption reads: "LBJ Worked So Fast We Could Hardly Get a Word in Edgewise". Artist signature lower right: "R A Lewis Milwaukee Journal".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Johnson [small caricature of LBJ face] Ross A. Lewis". Stamped at upper right: "8658".
Historical NoteArthur Goldberg was the 6th US Ambassador to the United Nations, succeeding Adlai Stevenson. He was appointed to the Supreme Court by John F. Kennedy but resigned when Lyndon B. Johnson appointed him Ambassador.
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)
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