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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Delayed Boarding Rush!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Delayed Boarding Rush!

Artifact ID1973.1.545
Date ca. October 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 12 1/4 in (36.2 cm x 31.1 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Five men (“Democratic candidates”) have turned their backs on the long coat tails of LBJ. Caption: “Delayed Boarding Rush!”. Artist signature lower left: "Morris”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [blue] "To President Johnson - John Milt Morris".
Historical NoteWhen President Johnson was up for his second term during the 1968 election, other candidates had to compete with his legacy. He would later withdraw from the race on March 31, 1968.
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 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)
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