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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Suppose If I Want Complete Consensus...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Suppose If I Want Complete Consensus...

Artifact ID1965.28.40
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2015)
Date ca. August 1965
Medium Pencil on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is seated at a table preparing a cup of tea, while speaking to his dog whose head is resting on the table. Caption reads: "I Suppose If I Want Complete Consensus, I'll Have to Give You a Handout, Too!" Printed in upper left: "BERRY'S WORLD". Artist signature lower left: "Jim Berry 8-25-65."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "For President Johnson: With Friendship and best regards, Jim"
Historical NotePresident Johnson had many beagles while in the White House.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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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