Quite a Sermon, Reverend!
Artifact ID1973.1.2479
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gib Crockett
(United States, 1912 - 2000)
Gifter
Gib Crockett
Publisher
Washington Evening Star
()
Date
ca. November 1967
Medium
Pencil, ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 1/4 in x W 15 in (43.8 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ shakes hands with a man. A crowd walks through the door. Caption: “Quite a Sermon, Reverend!”. Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star 11-14-67”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "Mr. President - a logical straight forward explanation to the good reverend - my best".
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson listened to an antiwar sermon by Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis on November 12, 1967.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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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© The Washington Star, 1967
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
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
Cotesworth Pinckney Lewis
(United States)
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