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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
If You Just Wouldn't Cheer So Loudly...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

If You Just Wouldn't Cheer So Loudly...

Artifact ID1965.28.191
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1928 - 1992)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1873)
Date ca. August 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/8 in x W 11 3/4 in (35.9 cm x 29.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. President Eisenhower waves a "Yay Johnson" banner while he looks down at an elephant wearing boxing attire that is lying on the ground. The elephant has been beaten badly in the face. Caption reads: "If You Just Wouldn't Cheer So Loudly When He Gives Me Those Particularly Vicious Shots to the Head."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "For President Johnson with best regards, James F. Dent 9/10/65", "The Charleston W. Va. Gazette". Handwritten at lower left [in red]: "Monday 8.30 [left arrow]".
Historical NoteAs president, Lyndon B. Johnson looked to Dwight Eisenhower for advice on the Vietnam War, demonstrating the value Johnson placed on bi-partisanship.
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 Dwight D. Eisenhower (United States, 1890 - 1969)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Charleston
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