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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

Artifact ID1973.1.35
Artist (United States)
Publisher (founded 1881)
Date ca. July 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 11 in (38.1 cm x 27.9 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Cowboy LBJ yells, "Ladybird! Git me mah shootin' arns!" as smoke ("Barry's Blasts") is seen out the window. Caption: “Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch”. Artist signature lower left: "Eddie Germano Brockton Enterprise 7/23/64”.
Historical NoteDuring the 1964 election cycle, Lyndon B. Johnson ran as the Democratic candidate against Republican Barry Goldwater.
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
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 Lady Bird Johnson (United States, 1912 - 2007)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Barry Goldwater (United States, 1909 - 1998)
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