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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Wish We Could Just Vote For Lady Bird...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Wish We Could Just Vote For Lady Bird...

Artifact ID1973.250.1
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2015)
Publisher (United States, founded 1902)
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 7/8 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.6 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. Three women at a hair salon speak to each other. Caption: “I wish we could just vote for Lady Bird, an’ cut out the middleman!”. Additional text at upper left: “Berry’s World”. Artist signature lower right: “Jim Berry NEA”.Historical NoteLady Bird was heavily involved as First Lady. During the 1964 election, she campaigned for President Johnson in her Lady Bird Special charter train in the south. She also promoted the Highway Beautification Act and other beautification initiatives around the country.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
Person Referenced Lady Bird Johnson (United States, 1912 - 2007)
Person Referenced Liz Carpenter (United States, 1920 - 2010)
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
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