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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
And Leave the Driving to Us!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

And Leave the Driving to Us!

Artifact ID1965.28.253
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 1981)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1829)
Date ca. January 1960
Medium Ink on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/8 in x W 15 in (28.9 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, wearing a huge cowboy hat, is driving a bus ("The Lyndon B. Johnson Line" ) loaded with relaxing men. A car full of other men ("Senate Liberals") has been pushed off the road by a knock from the bus. The roadsign on the background reads " '60". Caption reads: "And Leave the Driving to Us!". Artist signature lower left: "B. Green".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "Best wishes to L.B.J. from Theodore and B. Green". Handwritten at lower right: "Providence Journal - 14 Jan. 1960".
Historical NoteIn 1960, Johnson ran for the Democratic nomination for president. When the Democratic front-runner and fellow senator John F. Kennedy offered Johnson the VP spot on the ticket, the two men compromised and the Kennedy-Johnson ticket won in the 1960 presidential election.
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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