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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Great Society Stature's First Pigeon!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Great Society Stature's First Pigeon!

Artifact ID1973.1.780
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 5/8 in x W 14 3/8 in (52.4 cm x 36.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A bird ("Appalachia Bill") flies through the dome of the US Capitol and lands on LBJ's head. Caption: “Great Society Stature's First Pigeon!”. Artist signature lower right: "Sandeson”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: “For - President Johnson with good wishes - Bill Sandeson”.
Historical NoteAs a part of the Great Society programs, President Johnson passed the Appalachian Regional Development Act in 1965 to invest in education, job training, and transportation in Appalachia. Since 1960, the poverty rate in Appalachia has decreased from 59.4% to 13.4-23%.
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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Appalachians
Place of Publication
Fort Wayne
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