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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Who Wouldn't Be Nervous?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Who Wouldn't Be Nervous?

Artifact ID1973.1.193
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1976)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. September 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/2 in x W 14 1/8 in (41.9 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Elephant chef is adding "Liberalism" and "Conservatism" seasoning to "GOP 1968 Ticket" he is cooking. A ghost-like donkey ("1964 Results") makes him nervous. Caption reads: "Who wouldn't be nervous?" Artist signature lower right: "Jensen".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "To Lyndon B. Johnson with high regards. Cecil Jensen". Handwritten across bottom: "3 col red arrow Thurs. Sept. 28".
Historical NoteWhen this cartoon was made, the Republican party had liberal and conservative wings. During the 1968 primaries, California governor Ronald Reagan ran as a conservative Republican and New York governor Nelson Rockefeller ran as a liberal Republican. John Q Public is a character often included in political cartoons to depict the average citizen, often portrayed with glasses, a mustache, and a fedora.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Chicago
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