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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Now I'm Ahead--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Now I'm Ahead--

Artifact ID1973.1.454
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1909 - 1997)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1903)
Date ca. August 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/4 in x W 11 in (31.1 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. In space, an American astronaut ("U.S.A." "Gemini-5") leapfrogs over a Russian cosmonaut ("USSR"). Caption reads: "Now I'm Ahead--". Artist signature lower right: "Werner".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To the President of the United States, Mr. Lyndon B. Johnson, with great respect and admiration - Werner". Handwritten at upper right: "Fri.".
Historical NoteThe Space Race was the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to further space exploration and technology out of fear of space being used for nuclear power. In August 1965, astronauts Charles “Pete” Conrad and Gordon Cooper went into orbit on Gemini V.
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.
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Place of Publication
Indianapolis
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