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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
On the Other Hand, Dick, If Things Go Sour...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

On the Other Hand, Dick, If Things Go Sour...

Artifact ID1973.1.2807
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. November 1968
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 14 1/2 in (26.7 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ ("’64") falls down a mountain ("Mandate"). On the way down he passes Richard Nixon struggling up. A small piece of paper “Fischetti” adhered to upper left. A small piece of paper “© 1968 Chicago Daily News” adhered to lower right. A small piece of paper “Publishers-Hall Syndicate” adhered to lower right. Caption: “On the Other Hand, Dick, If Things Go Sour You Only Have Half as Far to Fall”. Artist signature lower right: "Fischetti”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson-just when I was learning to draw you! Best, John Fischetti 1969". Handwritten at lower left: [illegible] “Nov 8, 1968”.
Historical NoteRichard Nixon won the 1968 presidential election. On January 20, 1969, he was inaugurated as president and Lyndon Johnson left office. Nixon inherited the Vietnam War and its peace talks.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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 Note© 1968 Chicago Daily News
 Copyright 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Chicago
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