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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
OK, Lyndon, Put Up Your Dukes Now!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

OK, Lyndon, Put Up Your Dukes Now!

Artifact ID1973.1.368
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 21 in x W 16 5/8 in (53.3 cm x 42.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Giant LBJ sits on the floor with a big bump on his head caused by a little man ("McCarthy's Successful N.H. Showing") with a slingshot. A giant fresh-appearing man (“Kennedy”) holds his fists out in front of a bleary LBJ. Caption: “OK, Lyndon, Put Up Your Dukes Now!”. Artist signature lower right: "McKevin McVey Record Call (N.J.-N.Y.)”.
Historical NoteMinnesota Senator Eugene McCarthy ran for president in 1968 during the Democratic primaries as an antiwar candidate. In the March 12 New Hampshire primary, McCarthy won a large amount of the vote that gave Johnson a small lead, demonstrating the popularity of his antiwar platform. New York Senator Robert F. Kennedy announced his presidential campaign on March 16 to run as a Democrat with an anti-war platform 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 Eugene J. McCarthy (American, 1916 - 2005)
Person Referenced Robert F. Kennedy (American, 1925 - 1968)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (American, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
New Hampshire
Place of Publication
New YorkNew Jersey
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