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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Bet LBJ Is Turnin' off Those White House Lights...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Bet LBJ Is Turnin' off Those White House Lights...

Artifact ID1973.1.2107
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink on onion skin paper
DimensionsOverall (mat) H 14 3/8 in x W 12 in (36.5 cm x 30.5 cm )
 Overall (without mat) H 7 1/2 in x W 6 1/4 in (19.1 cm x 15.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two men converse as they have coffee at a restaurant counter. Caption: “Bet LBJ Is Turnin' off Those White House Lights a Lot Later Than He Used To—”. Artist signature lower left: "York”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Lyndon B. Johnson best wishes - Rob T. York".
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson worked very long days, from 7am-2pm, and then from 4pm-9pm. The Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history. This amount of legislation required a lot of time and energy.
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
Louisville
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