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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Doesn't Have Sea-Legs!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Doesn't Have Sea-Legs!

Artifact ID1973.1.280
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 3/4 in x W 14 in (52.7 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ has wings on his feet and gets seasick on board a ship. He holds a handful of lightning bolts but drops one ("Message to Democratic Governors") in the lap of a man (“Governor Reagan”) who reclines on a deck chair. Caption: “Doesn't Have Sea-Legs!”. Artist signature lower left: "Sandeson”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: “For President Johnson with good wishes from Bill Sandeson”. Handwritten at lower center: “5 ⅝”” “Fri. N4” “Ed. Cartoon”.
Historical NoteThe 1967 National Governors’ Conference was held on the SS Independence, on a cruise to the U.S. Virgin Islands. During the conference, Governor of California Ronald Reagan blocked a resolution supporting the war in Vietnam.
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 Ronald Reagan (United States, 1911 - 2004)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Fort Wayne
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