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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
All the World's an Upstage--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

All the World's an Upstage--

Artifact ID1973.1.2190
Artist (United States, 1920 - 1994)
Publisher (founded 1921)
Date ca. September 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 9 1/2 in (29.2 cm x 24.1 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ stands in the center of a stage talking to an audience. Caption: “All the World's an Upstage–”. Artist signature lower right: "Graham”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [circle] [blue] “9-20-67”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “34 cm”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “R 8 ¼”. Handwritten at lower right: [underline] “84.1”.
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. For these laws to be passed, Johnson needed to cooperate with Congress.
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
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)
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Place of Publication