Don't Just Stand There--Do Something!
Artifact ID1973.1.1078
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gib Crockett
(United States, 1912 - 2000)
Publisher
Washington Evening Star
()
Gifter
Gib Crockett
Date
ca. May 1967
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 5/8 in x W 15 in (44.8 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A train ("R.R. Strike") heads toward a man ("Public") tied on the railroad track. Gesturing toward the man, another man ("Congress") speaks to LBJ, who scratches his head. Caption: “Don't Just Stand There--Do Something!”. Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: “31 picas Wed May 3 ‘67”.
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. John Q Public is a character often included in political cartoons to depict the average citizen, often portrayed with glasses, a mustache, and a fedora.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 Note© The Washington Star
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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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Not on view
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