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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
OK, Boys, You Can Help Steer
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

OK, Boys, You Can Help Steer

Artifact ID1973.1.564
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1977)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. December 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/4 in x W 14 1/4 in (28.6 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ rides a donkey ("Party Affairs") and calls back to three men ("Dissident Democratic Governors") who try to follow by holding the donkey's tail. Caption: “OK, Boys, You Can Help Steer”. Artist signature lower right: "R. A. Lewis Milwaukee Journal”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For the LBJ stable from” [illegible] “R A Lewis".
Historical NoteThere was a lot of division within the Democratic party. Some Southern Democrats disagreed with President Johnson over segregation while other Democrats opposed the Vietnam War. As president, Johnson had to work with his political opponents to get legislation passed.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Milwaukee
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