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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
A Guaranteed Job?...Say, That Would Be Nice
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

A Guaranteed Job?...Say, That Would Be Nice

Artifact ID1973.1.690
Date 1967
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 9 1/4 in (33 cm x 23.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, seated in his office, reads a newspaper ("King vows marches for guaranteed jobs"). Caption: “A Guaranteed Job?...Say, That Would Be Nice”. Artist signature lower left: "Stayskal”. A small piece of paper “© 1967, Chicago’s American” adhered to lower left.
Historical NoteMartin Luther King Jr. planned the Poor People’s Campaign for 1968, but was assassinated before it could take place. The campaign, which included the building of the temporary Resurrection City, lasted in May-June 1968 to bring attention to economic injustices.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note“© 1967, Chicago’s American
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)
Person Referenced Martin Luther King, Jr. (United States, 1929 - 1968)
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