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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Great Society -- Did It Come and Go...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Great Society -- Did It Come and Go...

Artifact ID1981.53.1
Publisher (founded 1925)
Date ca. September 1976
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/4 in x W 13 1/8 in (31.1 cm x 33.3 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two children watch TV and talk to each other. Caption: “The Great Society -- Did It Come and Go, Is It Yet to Come, Was It Just Talk, or What?”. Artist signature lower left: "Joseph Farris”.
Historical NoteThe 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 NoteThis item was a gift to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Credit LineGift of Joseph Farris
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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