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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Rose of No Man's Land
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Rose of No Man's Land

Artifact ID1973.1.26
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 1981)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1829)
Date ca. September 1964
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 3/4 in x W 17 1/2 in (32.4 cm x 44.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A woman ("Voters") pulls her hair, screaming, "Oh, the din--It's frightful!" In the background, soldiers LBJ and another man (identifiable as Barry Goldwater) shoot machine-guns at each other. Caption: “Rose of No Man's Land”. Artist signature lower right: "B. Green”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] “Journal Thurs” “24 Sept 64”. Handwritten at lower right: [red] “55.5”. Printed across bottom: [Craftint manufacturer's markings].
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
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 William E. Miller (United States, 1914 - 1983)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Barry Goldwater (United States, 1909 - 1998)
Person Referenced Hubert H. Humphrey (United States, 1911 - 1978)
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