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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
You'd Think We'd Have to Draft Candidates
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

You'd Think We'd Have to Draft Candidates

Artifact ID1973.1.385
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1905 - 1986)
Publisher (1922 - 1989)
Gifter
Date ca. April 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 3/8 in x W 11 in (36.5 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits at his desk (“The President”) looking very tired. In the foreground a man says, "Why does anyone VOLUNTEER for his job?". Caption: “You'd Think We'd Have to Draft Candidates”. Artist signature lower right: "Reg Manning”. A small piece of paper “McNaught Syndicate, Inc.” adhered to lower center.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] "To LBJ, the man with the world's toughest job -Reg Manning 11-23-68". Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “3 col” “Mailing”. Stamped at lower center: “Apr 8 1968”.
Historical NoteJohn Q Public is a character often included in political cartoons to depict the average citizen, often portrayed with glasses, a mustache, and a fedora.
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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