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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
But on the Other Hand!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

But on the Other Hand!

Artifact ID1965.28.166
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Date ca. April 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 14 1/4 in (38.1 cm x 36.2 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ gestures to two smiling men "R. R. Unions Management" who bask in an aura ("Strike Stay"). Behind his back, LBJ's other hand wears an iron glove. Caption reads: "--But on the Other Hand--!". Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett Washington Star."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "3 cols. Sat Apr. 11, '64", "0", "52" [circled] , "A4".
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
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)
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