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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Who Said the Age of Miracles Is Dead?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Who Said the Age of Miracles Is Dead?

Artifact ID1973.1.2109
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher
Date ca. August 1965
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 in x W 14 in (50.8 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Three men in a rowboat ("Press") follow LBJ as he and a beagle walk on water. LBJ carries a paper ("Domestic Policy L.B.J. '65”), thinking of himself with wings carrying a briefcase ("Foreign Policy")”. Caption: “Who Said the Age of Miracles Is Dead?”. Artist signature lower right: "Hy Rosen”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “To President Johnson - What's your next goal? Best wishes Hy Rosen '65”. Handwritten at lower left: “Aug 11/65”. Handwritten at lower right: “3 col.” [illegible]. Handwritten at lower right: [underline] “9 proofs”.
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. During the Johnson administration and general postwar era, much foreign policy was dictated by the Cold War, the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union for political influence amidst decolonization, associated with proxy wars, ideological struggles, the nuclear arms race, and the space race.
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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Madison
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