Say, Eugene--You May Just Have a Fighting Chance...
Artifact ID1973.1.263
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Bob Taylor
(United States, 1932 - 2022)
Publisher
Dallas Times Herald
(founded 1888)
Gifter
Bob Taylor
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 11 1/8 in (35.6 cm x 28.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A giant LBJ holds his foot with a sore toe ("NH Results"). A small man ("Bobby"), dressed as a warrior, runs a distance to grab the bloody sword of another man (“McCarthy”), also dressed as a warrior. Caption: “Say, Eugene--You May Just Have a Fighting Chance Now, Don't We?”. Artist signature lower right: "Bob Taylor”.
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, a prominent critic of the Vietnam War, entered the race on March 16th 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
Robert F. Kennedy
(United States, 1925 - 1968)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
Eugene J. McCarthy
(United States, 1916 - 2005)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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Place of Publication