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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Put Together Again
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Put Together Again

Artifact ID1973.1.2529
Artist (United States, 1912 - 1981)
Publisher (founded 1829)
Date ca. December 1963
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/2 in x W 17 5/8 in (31.8 cm x 44.8 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ waves goodbye to a man (“The Reputation of Dr. Oppenheimer”) who carries a paper (“Fermi Award”). He is patched up with string and tape and uses a cane. Caption: “Put Together Again”. Artist signature lower right: "B. Green”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted at lower center: “Singletone Drawing Board”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “Journal Wed” “4 Dec 63”. Handwritten at lower left: [red] “B3”. Handwritten at center right: “56”.
Historical NoteOn December 2, 1963, Lyndon Johnson presented the prestigious Fermi Award to Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer based on his "outstanding contributions to theoretical physics and his scientific and administrative leadership."
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
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 J. Robert Oppenheimer (United States, 1904 - 1967)
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