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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Whew! The 'Walking Press.....
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Whew! The 'Walking Press.....

Artifact ID1965.28.29
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 5/8 in x W 9 3/4 in (29.5 cm x 24.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is walking quickly with long strides while followed by a long line of sweating men. Caption at upper left reads: "Whew!" This caption is written on a small scrap of discolored paper and adhered using clear tape. Second caption across bottom reads: "The 'Walking" Press".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at bottom right corner: ("63.9R" / [strikethrough] "64.6R")
Historical NoteIt is well known that President Johnson liked to exercise by swimming, but he also took to walking around the White House backyard – much to the consternation of the White House Press Corps. He liked to use the time allotted for press sessions to get his daily exercise in, often followed by a gaggle of perspiring reporters.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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