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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Oh Well...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Oh Well...

Artifact ID1965.28.152
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Date ca. August 1959
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 7/8 in x W 14 3/4 in (37.8 cm x 37.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A stunned LBJ and a donkey are crushed by a collapsing building ("Attempt to override Housing Veto"). Caption reads: " Oh Well - It Isn't the First Roof That's Fallen In!"). Artist signature lower right: "Gib Crockett Washington Star."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: 3 cols - Fri Aug 14 - 59"
Historical NoteThe Housing Act of 1959 was a law to improve housing especially for the elderly and renew urban communities.
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 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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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