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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1988.12.16
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1914 - 1978)
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 1/2 in x W 13 1/2 in (44.5 cm x 34.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("89th Congress contd.") looks at LBJ in anguish before racing down a track with very high hurdles ("Budget”, “Great Society”, “Vietnam"). Artist signature lower right: "Roberts."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: [illegible].
Historical NoteThe 89th Congress took place from January 3, 1965 - January 3, 1967 under President Johnson. This Congress had a Democratic supermajority in both the House and Senate, which made it easy for Johnson to pass much of his legislation such as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Voting Rights Act, the Housing and Development Act, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and the Highway Beautification Act.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from Marguerite Roberts (Mrs. William E. Roberts) to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on May 31, 1988.
Credit LineGift of Marguerite Roberts
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
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
Cleveland
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