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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
'I Shall Not Seek,...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

'I Shall Not Seek,...

Artifact ID1973.1.475
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Date ca. May 1968
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 7 in x W 20 3/4 in (17.8 cm x 52.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Seven drawings of LBJ's face evolving from an angry expression to a smiling happy one. Caption: “'I Shall Not Seek, and Will Not Accept the Nomination of My Party for President of the United States'”. Artist signature lower right: "D. H. after the manner of P.Q. Brush, Esq.”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsStamped at lower right: “Tel May 4 1968”.
Historical NoteOn March 31, 1968, embattled U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson spoke to a national television audience to announce that he was halting the bombing of North Vietnam. At the very end of that speech, he used the now famous words, "I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party as your president.” Public opinion of President Johnson changed from power-hungry to earnest peacemaker overnight.
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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Worcester
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