Something Went Wrong, George...
Artifact ID1973.1.551
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Wayne Stayskal
Gifter
Wayne Stayskal
Date
1967
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 10 in (34.9 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal three-frame cartoon drawing. Frame 1: A senator (identifiable as Thruston Morton) carries a picket sign ("Military Brainwashed LBJ Sen. Morton"). Frame 2: Morton measures LBJ's head. Frame 3: Morton bends down to speak to a tiny man (“Romney”). Caption: “Something Went Wrong, George--It Didn't Shrink Him an Inch”. Artist signature lower right: "Stayskal”. A small piece of paper “© 1967, Chicago’s American” adhered to lower right.
Historical NoteKentucky Senator Thruston Ballard Morton was a Republican who opposed the Vietnam War. Michigan governor George Romney ran against Richard Nixon in the 1968 Republican primaries. In August 1967, he described being “brainwashed” into supporting the Vietnam War, a controversial comment at the time. He shifted to an antiwar platform, and withdrew on February 28, 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
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 Note© 1967, Chicago’s American
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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
(American, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
George W. Romney
(American, 1907 - 1995)
Person Referenced
Thruston Morton
(American, 1907 - 1982)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication