Can I Be So Far Out of Step?...
Artifact ID1973.1.2516
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Publisher
Washington Post
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Date
1965
Medium
Ink on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man sits at his desk with a view of the US Capitol through the window. Caption: “Can I Be So Far Out of Step?--I Haven't Earned a Single Presidential Pen!”. Artist signature lower right: "Parker ©1965 Washington Post Co.”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: "Happy Birthday Mr. President Isadore Parker".
Historical NoteSome presidents used multiple pens to sign legislation and then distributed the pens to the people standing nearby who helped pass the bill. Because Lyndon Johnson signed so many laws as president, many pens were made so that he could give them to people after bill signings. When Johnson decided not to run for president in 1968, a surplus of pens were already made in anticipation for his second term.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© Washington Post Co., 1965
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.
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.
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