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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Just a Minute, Mr. Secretary!...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Just a Minute, Mr. Secretary!...

Artifact ID1973.1.1263
Artist (1906 - 1992)
Date ca. June 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 22 5/8 in x W 14 1/4 in (57.5 cm x 36.2 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ reads a paper ("Honolulu Report") as he sits at his desk talking to a man (identifiable as Robert McNamara), who has a lei around his neck. His suitcase is covered with stickers ("Honolulu", "Vietnam", “Vietnam”, “Vietnam”, “Vietnam”, “Vietnam”, “Honolulu”). Caption: “Just a Minute, Mr. Secretary! I'd Like to Read This Before You Unpack Your Bag!”. Artist signature lower right: "L. D. Warren”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: [blue] “33 ½ picas” “Thu 4 Jun 64”.
Historical NoteSome of Lyndon Johnson's advisors met in Honolulu in June 1964 to discuss strategy for the Vietnam War. Robert McNamara was the Secretary of Defense.
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 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)
Person Referenced Robert McNamara (United States, 1916 - 2009)
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