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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Things Will Be a Little Strange at First...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Things Will Be a Little Strange at First...

Artifact ID1973.1.500
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 3/8 in x W 16 1/2 in (49.2 cm x 41.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ speaks to another man (“Nixon”) while seated at his desk (“President”) with twelve ropes ("Ghetto Problems”, “Industrial Strikes", “Congressional Opposition”, “Organized Crime”, “Street Crime Rise”, “Taxes”, “Living Costs”, “Mid East”, “Inflation”, “Race Issues”, “Arms Race”, “Vietnam”) coming from all directions to wrap around him. Caption: “Things Will Be a Little Strange at First, but You'll Learn the Ropes!”. Artist signature lower right: "McKevin McVey Record Call (N.J.-N.Y.)”.
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, as well as issues like inflation and the Cold War.
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 Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
New YorkNew Jersey
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