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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Wonder How Things Are Going at Precinct Level
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Wonder How Things Are Going at Precinct Level

Artifact ID1973.1.2445
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1901)
Medium Ink on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 3/4 in (36.8 cm x 29.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is sitting at his desk which is strewn with papers. Words (“Space”, “Medicare”, “Taxes”, “Foreign Aid”, “Education”, “Foreign Policy”, “Domestic Policy”, “Revenue”, “Trade”, “Poverty”, “Vietnam”, “Civil Rights”, “Dominica”, “Appalachia”, “Steel”, “Poll Taxes”, “Voting Rights”, “Gold”, “Cuba”, “Eggheads”, “OAS”, “Criticism”, “KKK”, and “Business”) appear around his head. Caption: “Wonder How Things Are Going at Precinct Level”. Artist signature lower right: "Hotch Sun-Telegram”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] “62.2”.
Historical NoteThe Johnson administration, led by President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1963 to 1969, is known for its ambitious domestic agenda, particularly the Great Society program, and its significant role in the Vietnam War and other international affairs.
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
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Houston
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