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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Never Noted for His Control--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Never Noted for His Control--

Artifact ID1984.44.3
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1919 - 2014)
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/2 in x W 10 7/8 in (34.3 cm x 27.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("Barry") throws baseballs with varying trajectories ("Democratic Party 'Facist' [sic]”, “Criticism of Johnson's Church-Going”, “LBJ Soft on Communism”, “'Part-Time' President") toward LBJ. Caption: “Never Noted for His Control–”. Artist signature lower right: "Jon Kennedy”.
Historical NoteDuring the 1964 election cycle, Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater ran as a Republican against incumbent President Lyndon Johnson. Goldwater was pro-war and famously said "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice" and "Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue," which emboldened the conservative wing of the Republican Party.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Collection.
Credit LineGift of the LBJ Foundation
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
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 (American, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Barry Goldwater (American, 1909 - 1998)
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