River Stay Away from My Door!
Artifact ID1973.1.2067
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Burges Green
(United States, 1912 - 1981)
Publisher
Providence Journal
(founded 1829)
Gifter
Burges Green
Date
ca. May 1965
Medium
Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/4 in x W 17 1/2 in (29.8 cm x 44.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ stands on the ground ("Domestic Programs - Great Society") in front of the White House and is almost up to his neck with a flood ("Foreign Involvements"). Caption: “River Stay Away from My Door!”. Artist signature lower right: "B. Green”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at center right: “55” “5”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “Sun Journal” “9 May 65”.
Historical NoteDuring the Johnson administration and general postwar era, the United States was heavily involved in foreign affairs. Much foreign policy was dictated by the Cold War, the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union for political influence amidst decolonization, associated with proxy wars, ideological struggles, the nuclear arms race, and the space race. At the same time, much of Johnson's domestic policy surrounded the Great Society programs. The Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history.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
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Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Place of Publication