O.K. Lady Bird--Let's Go Here!
Artifact ID1973.1.1530
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Wayne Stayskal
Gifter
Wayne Stayskal
Date
1967
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/2 in x W 9 15/16 in (34.3 cm x 25.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal four-frame cartoon drawing. Frame 1: LBJ wears a hat down and collar up, hiding his identity. He hides behind a tree. Frame 2: LBJ sneaks up to a church sign. Frame 3: He reads the sign while up close. Frame 4: He removes the hat and calls to CTJ while standing by the sign ("Today's Sermon: 'Ol' Time Religion'"). A small piece of paper “© 1967, Chicago’s American” adhered to lower left. Caption: “O.K. Lady Bird--Let's Go Here!”. Artist signature lower left: "Stayskal”.
Historical NoteThe Antiwar Movement (1964-1973) emerged in response to the Vietnam War and included many activist groups such as the Students for a Democratic Society and the Yippies and used tactics such as mass demonstrations, sit-ins, teach-ins, and guerilla theater.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
Lady Bird Johnson
(American, 1912 - 2007)
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