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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
He's Too Smart for Me
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

He's Too Smart for Me

Artifact ID1973.1.2767
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1914 - 2005)
Gifter
Date 1965
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 11 1/4 in (36.2 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ walks on White House grounds between Dirksen and Eisenhower, who holds a sign ("We Support Present Policy in Vietnam -Ike"). The sign blocks an elephant’s ("House GOP") aim at LBJ. A small piece of paper “The Hartford Times” adhered to lower right. Caption: “He's Too Smart for Me”. Artist signature lower right: "Ed Valtman ‘65”.
Historical NoteAs president, Lyndon B. Johnson looked to Dwight Eisenhower for advice on the Vietnam War, demonstrating the value Johnson placed on bi-partisanship. Everett Dirksen was a Republican senator from Illinois who was the Senate Minority Leader during Lyndon Johnson’s presidency. At first, he favored American involvement in Vietnam, but modified his position in 1967.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower (United States, 1890 - 1969)
Person Referenced Everett Dirksen (United States, 1896 - 1969)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Hartford
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