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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 Have a Little Shadow
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Have a Little Shadow

Artifact ID1973.1.1406
Artist (United States, 1917 - 2007)
Publisher (Canada)
Medium Ink and watercolor on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 10 3/4 in (35.6 cm x 27.3 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A worried man (identifiable as Richard Nixon) has dropped his papers ("Nixon Peace Plan” and “Economy Cuts"), aware of the huge shadow of LBJ (“Vietnam”) that is looming behind him. Caption: “I Have a Little Shadow”. Additional text at lower left: “The Gazette”. Additional text at lower right: “Montreal”. Artist signature lower right: "John Collins”.
Historical NoteRichard Nixon won the 1968 presidential election. On January 20, 1969, he was inaugurated as president and Lyndon Johnson left office.
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
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 Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
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