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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Victorius [Sic]
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Victorius [Sic]

Artifact ID1973.1.1068
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1886 - 1970)
Publisher
Gifter
Date 1968
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 5/8 in x W 10 1/4 in (34.6 cm x 26 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Saying "The real winner!", LBJ holds up the arm of a boxer ("Collective Bargaining") in the boxing ring ("Settlement on Railroads"). Caption: “Victorius [Sic]”. Artist signature lower right: "John Baer for Labor”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: [blue] "To Labor's faithful friend, U.S. President L.B.J. John Baer". Handwritten at lower right: [illegible].
Historical NoteIn April 1964, President Johnson ended a 5-year dispute over railroad industry, giving a raise to about half of the workers in the union as well as other benefits and averting a strike.
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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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
Washington
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