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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
It Shore Is Nice T'be Appreciated!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

It Shore Is Nice T'be Appreciated!

Artifact ID1973.1.462
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1971)
Date ca. September 1963
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 15 in (38.1 cm x 38.1 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ waves to crowds with signs ("Finland for Lyndon”, “Sweden Welcomes Jonsen”, “Denmark Says Hooray for LBJ”, “Norway Loves LBJ”). Caption: “It Shore Is Nice T'be Appreciated!”. Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berryman Washington Star”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: “3 cols - Thurs - Sept 12/63”. Handwritten at lower right: “A-14”.
Historical NoteIn September 1963, Vice President Johnson went on a state visit to Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland to discuss trade and other policies with the leaders of all five countries.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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)
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