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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
This Is the Other War Where I Need Your Support
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

This Is the Other War Where I Need Your Support

Artifact ID1973.1.1050
Artist (1914 - 2005)
Date ca. December 1967
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 11 1/4 in (36.2 cm x 28.6 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ projects a slide for an audience ("AFL-CIO"). On the slide, an elephant army defends a flag ("Status Quo") from marchers with signs ("Minimum Wage Bill”, “Education Bill”, “Medicare Bill”, “Poverty Bill”, “Civil Rights Bill"). Caption: “This Is the Other War Where I Need Your Support”. Artist signature lower right: "Ed Valtman ‘67”. A small piece of paper “The Hartford Times” adhered to lower right.
Historical NoteThe Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history.
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
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Person Referenced AFL-CIO (founded 1955)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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