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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Back Seat Drivers
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Back Seat Drivers

Artifact ID1973.1.1289
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher (founded 1863)
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper, mounted
DimensionsOverall (without mat) H 14 in x W 11 in (35.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
 Overall (mat) H 15 1/2 in x W 13 1/8 in (39.4 cm x 33.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is driving a large convertible. Four men (“Ky”, “Fulbright”, “RFK” and a professor) each point in different directions. Caption: “Back Seat Drivers”. Artist signature lower right: "Ken Alexander".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To Lyndon Johnson with sincere admiration for a most skillful driver -Ken Alexander".
Historical NoteThe Antiwar Movement (1964-1973) emerged in response to the Vietnam War and included many activist groups such as the Students for a Democratic Society and the Yippies and used tactics such as mass demonstrations, sit-ins, teach-ins, and guerilla theater.
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 J. William Fulbright (United States, 1905 - 1995)
Person Referenced Nguyen Cao Ky (Vietnam, 1930 - 2011)
Person Referenced Robert F. Kennedy (United States, 1925 - 1968)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
San Francisco
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