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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Solid!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Solid!

Artifact ID1973.1.2114
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. September 1964
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 7/8 in x W 14 in (53 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Uncle Sam stands on top of a giant stone carving of LBJ’s face with a staff topped by a pennant ("America's Future"). Caption: “Solid!”. Artist signature lower right: "Hy Rosen."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "To President Johnson this cartoon was drawn sept 18/64 - before your election - want you to know I'm not an 'L.B.J. er come lately.. Hy Rosen". Handwritten at lower center: “Sep. 18/64” “3 col” [illegible] “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. In this cartoon, the Great Society policies of Lyndon Johnson provide a solid ground for the future.
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
Albany
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