Keypeek: Son, You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth
Artifact ID1973.1.1664
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Herc Ficklen
(1911 - 1980)
Gifter
Herc Ficklen
Publisher
Dallas Morning News
(founded 1885)
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (27.3 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Through a keyhole, a happy LBJ is seen speaking to Senator Brooke ("Senator Brooke's Vietnam Views"). Series caption reads: “Keypeek". Caption reads: "Son, You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth”. Additional text at lower left: “© The Ledger Syndicate Inc. T.M. World Rights Reserved”. Artist signature lower right: "Herc Ficklen".
Historical NoteAfter visiting Vietnam in 1967, Senator Edward Brooke of Massachusetts spoke to the Senate about how there should be more negotiations with North Vietnam rather than an escalation of the Vietnam War.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 Note© The Ledger Syndicate Inc.
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
Edward Brooke
(American, 1919 - 2015)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(American, 1908 - 1973)
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Not on view
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