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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Gee, and Me with Saddle Sores...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Gee, and Me with Saddle Sores...

Artifact ID1973.1.540
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1977)
Publisher (founded 1882)
Date ca. December 1963
Medium Grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/4 in x W 14 1/4 in (28.6 cm x 36.2 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Four cowboys ("Congress Leaders") read a notice ("Range Bosses Round Up Votes for Civil Rights and Tax Cut Bills. LBJ") posted on "LBJ Ranch" bulletin board. Saddles are draped over a railing on the porch. Caption: “Gee, and Me with Saddle Sores from Trying for Months”. Artist signature lower right: "R. A. Lewis Milwaukee Journal”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: “12/1/63”. Stamped at upper right: “23103”.
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.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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Person Referenced Carl Albert (United States, 1908 - 2000)
Person Referenced Mike Mansfield (United States, 1903 - 2001)
Person Referenced John W. McCormack (United States, 1891 - 1980)
Person Referenced Everett Dirksen (United States, 1896 - 1969)
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