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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Now If We Had a Way to Get This to the Boss...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Now If We Had a Way to Get This to the Boss...

Artifact ID1973.1.579
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1894 - 1970)
Gifter
Date 1966
Medium Ink and watercolor on stationery
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/4 in (27.9 cm x 21 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal color cartoon drawing on Newspaper Enterprise Association letterhead. Leprechauns and toadstools look at a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Caption: “Now If We Had a Way to Get This to the Boss at the White House–”. Artist signature lower right: "Walt Scott NSC 'The Little People'".
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted at upper center: “Newspaper Enterprise Association”. Printed at upper right: “1200 West Third Street Cleveland 12, Ohio Main 1-7300”.
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, leading to a lot of government spending. These lucky leprechauns are hoping to send thier gold to aid in funding national programs.
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.
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