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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 Will Lead -LBJ
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Will Lead -LBJ

Artifact ID1973.1.781
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date ca. January 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 1/8 in x W 15 3/8 in (56.2 cm x 39.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ climbs toward a mountain peak ("The Great Society") carrying large rolled bills ("Immigration”, “Education Bills”, “Anti-Poverty", “Anti…”). A small figure also tries to climb the mountain and says, “Don’t be afraid of heights.”. Caption: “I Will Lead -LBJ”. Artist signature lower left: "Dobbins”. Additional text at lower left: “Boston Herald-Traveler”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at center right: "To: President Johnson with my very best wishes and warmest regards. Jim Dobbins. Jan 22, 1965". Handwritten at upper right: “485”. Handwritten at lower left: [circle] [blue] “Ed page”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “102 lines” “Fri PM”. Handwritten at lower right: [red] “485”. Handwritten at lower right: [circle] [blue] “Jan 22 - 65”.
Historical NoteLyndon B. Johnson was inaugurated as president on January 21, 1965. His address was mostly focused on domestic issues, as opposed to John F. Kennedy who emphasized foreign policy.
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 of Publication
Boston
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