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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Robber!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Robber!

Artifact ID1966.64.99
Artist (United States, 1911 - 1980)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Date ca. March 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 5/8 in x W 11 7/8 in (27 cm x 30.2 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A baseball player ("Labor") furiously jumps up and down on a base ("Wages"). Next to him, LBJ ("White House Guidelines"), dressed as an umpire, stands with crossed arms. Caption reads: "Robber!". Signature lower right: "Herc-o Ficklen Dallas News".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "With all best wishes to Presiden Lyndon B. Johnson Sincerely"
Historical NoteThe February 1966 Manpower Report of the President described the increases in jobs, employment, and wages in the United States, as well as identified places where more manpower was needed.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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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