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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 Beginning of Redevelopment
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Beginning of Redevelopment

Artifact ID1973.1.2336
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Five tall buildings ("New Central City Construction") have the shape of letters (“F”, “A”, “I”, “T”, and “H”). Caption: “The Beginning of Redevelopment”. Artist signature lower left: "Arthur Henrikson”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [red] “3/31”.
Historical NoteThe Housing and Development Act was signed on August 10, 1965 to expand federal housing, build more low income housing, and funded public works projects. On September 9, 1965, Johnson created the Department of Housing and Urban Development to oversee these projects.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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