Will You Please Go Someplace Else and Play!
Artifact ID1973.1.607
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gib Crockett
(United States, 1912 - 2000)
Publisher
Washington Evening Star
()
Gifter
Gib Crockett
Date
ca. April 1968
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 1/4 in x W 15 in (46.4 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A young donkey and elephant are playing in front of LBJ's desk, which is covered in piles of paper. He is angry and points to the right as he yells. Caption: “Will You Please Go Someplace Else and Play!”. Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: “31 picas - Sat Apr. 27 ‘68”. Handwritten at lower center: [underline] “Do not send negative to syndicate!”.
Historical NoteOn March 31, 1968, Lyndon Johnson announced that he was withdrawing from the presidential race. In this cartoon, he tells a Republican and Democrat to stop fighting (over the presidency) in front of him so he can concentrate on ending the Vietnam War.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 Note© The Washington Star, 1968
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication