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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
And We've NO Do-Nothing 80th Congress to Blame
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

And We've NO Do-Nothing 80th Congress to Blame

Artifact ID1973.1.627
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 11 1/2 in (34.9 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man speaks as LBJ as he sits pondering. His coffee table and couch are piled with papers ("Election Year Troubles"). Another man stands in the background, carrying another few papers. Caption: “And We've NO Do-Nothing 80th Congress to Blame”. Artist signature lower right: "Bill Canfield”.
Historical NoteThe 80th Congress took place January 3, 1947 to January 3, 1949 under President Truman and it had a Republican majority in the House and Senate. Truman called it the “Do Nothing Congress” due to blocking many of Truman’s Fair Deal bills. However, the 80th Congress did pass the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, and Taft-Hartley Act.
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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Newark
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