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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
And There'll Be No Jury Trial for Him
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

And There'll Be No Jury Trial for Him

Artifact ID1965.28.155
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 14 1/4 in (38.1 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Richard Nixon "R.N.") is startled by the newspaper in his hand ("Nixon Indicted by Lyndon Johnson"). In the background, is a park scene and views of the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument. Caption reads: "And There'll Be No Jury Trial for Him". Artist signature lower right: "Gib Crockett The Washington Star."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "3 cols - Wed Aug 7"
Historical NoteIn August 1957, Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson accused Vice-President Richard Nixon of propaganda misrepresenting the Civil Rights Bill of 1957, which was intended to protect Black voting rights.
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 (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Washington
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