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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Don't Worry About a Thing, I Feel Fine!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Don't Worry About a Thing, I Feel Fine!

Artifact ID1999.33.7
Artist (United States, 1913 - 1982)
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 5/8 in x W 11 5/8 in (37.1 cm x 29.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ speaks to a man ("Medicare") as he pushes a gurney through the operating room doors ("Congress"). Caption: “Don't Worry About a Thing, I Feel Fine!”. Artist signature lower right: "Crawford NEA”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: “529” “342”.
Historical NoteThe Medicare and Medicaid Act was signed by President Johnson on July 30, 1965. Medicare provided healthcare for the elderly, a fast-growing demographic, and Medicaid helped the poor. President Johnson signed the bill at the Truman Presidential Library to acknowledge the early attempts of Harry Truman to provide national healthcare.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Collection.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Claire O. Crawford
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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