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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Briefing the Worktroops...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Briefing the Worktroops...

Artifact ID1965.28.102
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher ()
Date 1964
Medium Ink and watercolor on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 19 in (36.8 cm x 48.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A group of cartoonists, numbered 1 through 6, gathers around picture of LBJ ("The San Marcos Flash"). Cartoonist 1 says, "OK you Rembrandts - here's our theme song for the next eight yearsso sing it loud an' clear" In the back ground is a large gold frame ("Martin Anderson Owner Publisher Editor in Chief Chief Cartoonist") and a portrait of a man ("Charles Marsh"). Caption reads: "Briefing the Worktroops on the Latest Word from the High Command" Artist signature lower left: "Lynn Brudon Orlando Sentinel '64."
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson liked political cartoons of himself and invited political cartoonists and other press correspondents to his ranch for barbecues in 1964.
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)
Person Referenced Charles Marsh (United States, 1887 - 1964)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
San Marcos
Place of Publication
Orlando
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