Ride 'em Cowboy!
Artifact ID1973.327.1
Object Type
Cartoon Print
Artist
John Duncan
(United States, 1903 - 1978)
Gifter
John Duncan
Date
1966
Medium
Paper
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/2 in x W 8 1/2 in (19.1 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. LBJ tries to ride two horses ("War in Vietnam" and "The Great Society"). A small piece of paper “St. Augustine, Fla. 32084” adhered to lower right. Caption: “Ride ‘em, Cowboy!”. Additional text at lower left: “St. Augustine Record”. Artist signature lower center: “© 1966 John Duncan”.
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson’s public image was influenced by both his Great Society domestic policies and involvement in Vietnam. The Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history. However, in August 1964, US ships were seemingly attacked in the Gulf of Tonkin, leading to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution that allowed President Johnson to take military action. In February 1965, Johnson authorized Operation Rolling Thunder to bomb North Vietnam. Over 1965, President Johnson escalated the conflict to a full-scale war with 175,000 American troops. All this government spending from the war and Great Society, as well as a tax cut to increase spending by consumers and businesses, led to inflation.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 Note© 1966 John Duncan
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
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication