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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Now Who'd Like to Play?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Now Who'd Like to Play?

Artifact ID1965.28.89
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher
Date ca. May 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 12 in (36.2 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits at a table with a stack of " '64" cards on it. Other cards ("Tax Cut, Poverty Fight, RR Settlement, Boomtimes, The Common Touch") are tucked into his cuffs and his hat. Caption reads: "Now Who'd Like to Play?". Artist signature lower left: "Morris."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at bottom left: "To President Johson - with sincere best wishes - John Milt Morris"
Historical Note
During the 1964 election cycle, the Democratic Party was mostly united under Lyndon B. Johnson. During the remainder of Kennedy's term, Lyndon Johnson passed laws to fight poverty and boost the economy. The Revenue Act of 1964 was passed by Lyndon Johnson February 26th. It was initially proposed by John F. Kennedy and reduced income tax rates. In April 1964, he ended a 5-year dispute over railroad industry, giving a raise to about half of the workers in the union as well as other benefits. In this cartoon, Johnson asks who will go up against him, hinting at the division within the Republican Party. Since Richard Nixon decided not to run in 1964, the Republican Party was divided between the conservative Barry Goldwater and liberal Nelson Rockefeller.
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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Wichita Falls
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