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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Plug That Leak-!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Plug That Leak-!

Artifact ID1965.28.320
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1901 - 1987)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. September 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 1/4 in x W 19 3/4 in (56.5 cm x 50.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A fire hydrant ("The Power of Education") drips ("Drop-outs") into a gutter. Caption reads: "Plug That Leak-!". Artist signature lower right "Kuekes 9-8-65".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Lyndon B. Johnson with every good wish. Ed Kuekes".
Historical NoteThe Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 granted funds for education, including distributing funding to schools with lower-income families, funded supplementary education centers, and provided summer education, special education, and bilingual education. It also provided $1.5 billion for public schools.
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
Cleveland
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