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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Bob--Friends...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Bob--Friends...

Artifact ID1973.1.1072
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Date 1968
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/2 in x W 9 3/4 in (34.3 cm x 24.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ smiles while napping with a newspaper ("LBJ Stars in Film Made for Labor") on his lap. He dreams he is accepting a “'68" Oscar with another man (identifiable as Bob Hope) beside him and a banner (“Academy Awards”) above him. Caption: “Bob--Friends--Ah Jus' (Choke) Want T' Thank My Director, George Meany–”. Artist signature lower left: "Stayskal”. A small piece of paper “© 1968, Chicago’s American” adhered to lower left.
Historical NotePresident Johnson had the backing of many labor unions and Johnson often intervened in labor disputes and strikes to help negotiate a settlement. Meanwhile Vice President Humphrey was a liberal that co-founded the Americans for Democratic Action and had the support of many labor activists. George Meany was the president of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and merged it with the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in 1955 and continued to be president of the combined AFL-CIO. As president of the AFL-CIO, he supported the Civil Rights Movement, domestic programs like Medicare, and the United Farm Workers union.
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© 1968, Chicago’s American
 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)
Person Referenced Bob Hope (United States, 1903 - 2003)
Person Referenced George Meany (United States, 1894 - 1980)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Chicago
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