I Hate to Leave...
Artifact ID1966.64.297
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Pat Oliphant
(American, born 1935)
Publisher
Denver Post
(founded 1892)
Gifter
Pat Oliphant
Date
ca. April 1966
Medium
Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/8 in x W 17 5/8 in (28.9 cm x 44.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. In the Oval Office, a man ("Valenti") talks to LBJ while warmly clasping his hands with LBJ's. Both men are crying. Caption reads: "I Hate to Leave--But I'll Sleep More Soundly at Night Knowing I'm Making $175,000..." Artist signature lower left: "Oliphant The Los Angeles Times Syndicate © 1966 The Denver Post".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Johnson respectfully Pat Oliphant" "4/27/66" "[circled]15". Stamped vertically at lower right: "66 Apr 26 PM 4:01".
Historical NoteJack Valenti was an advisor to President Johnson. This cartoon references his 1965 quote, “I sleep each night a little better, a little more confidently, because Lyndon Johnson is my president.” In 1966, he left the White House to be the president of the Motion Picture Association of America. In 1968, he would later create the MPAA rating system, replacing the Hays Code.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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 Denver Post, 1966
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
Jack Valenti
(American, 1921 - 2007)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(American, 1908 - 1973)
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