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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 Wanted to Make a Caddy...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Wanted to Make a Caddy...

Artifact ID1973.1.573
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher
Medium Ink on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 10 7/8 in (33 cm x 27.6 cm )
 Overall (Matte) H 20 in x W 16 in (50.8 cm x 40.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Eisenhower speaks to LBJ as they walk on a golf course. In the background, a sweating Humphrey carries clubs for both. Caption: “I Wanted to Make a Caddy Out of 'What's His Name,' but He Would Never Stop Talking About His Dog!”. Artist signature lower left: "Larry Barton The Blade”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: “To President Johnson with highest regards - Larry Barton”.
Historical NoteIn September 1952, during Dwight Eisenhower’s campaign for president, vice presidential candidate Richard Nixon gave a speech defending his integrity as a politician. In this speech, he mentioned that his daughter had a puppy named Checkers.
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 Dwight D. Eisenhower (United States, 1890 - 1969)
Person Referenced Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
Person Referenced Hubert H. Humphrey (United States, 1911 - 1978)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Toledo
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