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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Good Luck, Gene--I'll Be Right Behind You!!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Good Luck, Gene--I'll Be Right Behind You!!

Artifact ID1973.1.367
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 in x W 18 in (50.8 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (“Bobby”) with a sword ("Cal-Oregon Indiana Primaries"), yells at another man (“Mc”), with a stone ("Wisconsin Primary Battle") in his slingshot. They face a giant LBJ with a button (“You never had it so good”), a sword ("LBJ's NH Victory Edge"), and a flail. Behind him is another giant with a sword ("Labor's Backing"). Caption: “Good Luck, Gene--I'll Be Right Behind You!!”. Artist signature lower left: "McKevin McVey Record Call (N.J.-N.Y.)”.
Historical NotePresident Johnson was up for his second term during the 1968 election, but he would later withdraw from the race on March 31, 1968. Johnson had the backing of the AFL-CIO labor organization. Minnesota Senator Eugene McCarthy ran for president in 1968 during the Democratic primaries as an antiwar candidate. While McCarthy did well during the March 12 New Hampshire primary, Johnson still had a small lead. However, the projected outcome of the April 2 Wisconsin primary favored McCarthy. New York Senator Robert F. Kennedy entered the race with an antiwar platform on March 16 until his assassination in June 1968.
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 (American, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Robert F. Kennedy (American, 1925 - 1968)
Person Referenced Eugene J. McCarthy (American, 1916 - 2005)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
New YorkNew Jersey
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